Planning for any emergency or disaster is important to keeping your family safe during a disaster. Below are links to sources of information on how to prepare for an emergency and what to do if a disaster strikes.
Ready.Gov - From The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Defense
Check out this excellent book on family preparedness by Senator Bill Frist
American Red Cross - "Terrorism: Planning for the Unexpected"
American Red Cross - "Family Disaster Supply Kit"
"Are You Ready?" A Guide To Citizen Preparedness from FEMA
"Shelter-In-Place": What To Do In The Event of a Chemical Spill/Incident