Be Prepared

Martin County Emergency Management would like to help residents be prepared, no matter the threat. Our community has already witnessed the devastating impacts that both health and natural disasters can cause. 

Being prepared can reduce fear and increase resiliency from the impacts of disasters. Knowing what to do during an emergency and planning how you and your family will prepare, react and respond will help keep you safe.

Now is the time to plan and prepare for a disaster, and we’ve created a Road to Readiness Guide (PDF) to help you.

Steps to Readiness

Determine whether you live in an evacuation zone.

Get prepared by assembling a disaster supply kit.

Identify your family communication plan and determine where you would go if an evacuation order is given. Travel tens of miles, not hundreds of miles. Going to a family or friend’s house or hotel outside the evacuation area is your best choice.

Consider all of your options before you decide to go to an emergency shelter.

Download the Before, During and After a Disaster Checklist (PDF) to help you and your household prepare for an emergency, know what to do during an incident, and take important steps afterward.

Go to trusted sources of information during a disaster. Monitor local television and radio stations, check the Martin County website, and follow Martin County on Facebook and X (Twitter).

Local Updates

Radio

  • WQCS 88.9 FM — 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
  • WSTU 1450 AM

TV

  • Martin County Television (MCTV) — Comcast Channel 20 or U-verse Channel 99

AlertMartin Emergency Alerts

Get emergency notifications, safety alerts, and warnings by text message, phone, or email.

Sign Up for AlertMartin Emergency Alerts

Build a culture of preparedness to make Martin County a more resilient community. There are many ways to get involved, from volunteering and training to helping your neighbors prepare.

Volunteer

Learn and Prepare

  • Request a disaster preparedness presentation. Martin County Emergency Management can provide presentations for neighborhoods and organizations. Email mcema@martin.fl.us or call (772) 287-1652.
  • Become a SKYWARN Storm Spotter. Register and attend a free National Weather Service class to learn how to report important storm information. 

Connect With Your Community

  • Visit us at community events. Stop by the Martin County Emergency Management booth to learn more about disaster preparedness.
    • Fall Fest: October 9, 2026 — Langford Park, Jensen Beach
    • Stuart Air Show: November 14–15, 2026
    • Winter Fest: December 11, 2026 — Mansion at Tuckahoe
  • Check on your neighbors. Talk with neighbors about local risks and encourage them to prepare.

Make a Difference

  • Start or join a preparedness project in your neighborhood or community.
  • Become a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. Businesses, non-profits, government agencies, non-governmental agencies, or academia can become WRN Ambassadors to spread the preparedness message.

Donations

  • Donate responsibly during an emergency. Before donating food, clothing, or other goods, wait for guidance from local officials or check with a specific organization to assess current needs.

Contact Us

If you have any additional questions about the road to readiness, please contact Martin County Emergency Management at (772) 287-1652