The HQ USCENTCOM Emergency Management (EM) Program assists all assigned personnel (military, civil service, contractor) and their families prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, technological (man-made) accidents, and intentional attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (explosives, toxic industrial chemicals/materials, etc.).

EM Representatives (EMR) are assigned to Directorates and Special Staffs to assist you, there are many other resources available to you - MacDill AFB EM office, or local/county EM offices.

This site offers basic information regarding personal and family preparedness. It is intended to answer questions you have and those not yet considered. There are 3 Steps to Preparedness, which should be considered throughout the year...Get Informed, Have a Plan, Build a Kit.

HQ USCENTCOM Directorate and Special Staff EMRs can be contacted using the Emergency Information Cards (issued through organizational resources).

During evacuations and following disasters, there are two toll-free telephone numbers you can call to hear recorded, updated information about MacDill AFB and HQ USCENTCOM. Call the InfoLines when trying to find MacDill AFB or USCENTCOM-specific instructions, directions, or base status.

HQ USCENTCOM Information Line
866-656-7754
or
MacDill AFB Information Line
800-288-2034

 NOTE:
Non-governmental resources are offered for their availability; however, reference does not imply endorsement by, or association with HQ USCENTCOM. Resources listed are not all-inclusive.

Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Resources

FEMA
FEMA Map Service Center
Centers for Disease Control
American Red Cross
Disability.gov
Florida Division of Emergency Management
U.S. Ready Program
OSHA
Environmental Protection Agency

Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Information

Earthquakes
Flood & Flash Floods 

• FEMA
• FloodSmart
• NFIP

Hazardous MaterialsHeatHurricaneNational WarningsSink HolesSpecial Needs

• Disability Preparedness
• AAP
• Center for Children with Special Needs
• ADA

TerrorismThunderstormsTornados

• FEMA
• NOAA

Wildland Fires

• FEMA
• FWS
• IAWF

Winter StormsFlorida WildlifeEPA Mold Guide

Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Training and Education

FEMA EM Institute (Independent Study)FEMA Are You Ready Videos:

• Introduction (6.3MB)
• Get Informed (4.7MB)
• Make a Plan (7.0MB)
• Disaster Supplies Kit (5.6MB)
• People with Disabilities (8MB)
• Food and Water (5.8MB)
• Helping Children Cope (5.8MB)
• Get Involved (7.0MB)

CDC Preparedness and ResponseCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)Nat’l Terrorism Preparedness Institute

National & Local Weather ^{[and Hurricanes]}

National Hurricane Center (NHC)
National Weather Service (NWS)
Tampa Bay area weather services

• Tampa Bay Online
• Fox 13
• 10 Connects

Local (Tampa Bay area) News Stations

TV – FOX (WTVT)
TV – NBC (WFLA)
TV – ABC (WFTS)
TV – WTSP (10 Connects)
TV – PBS (WEDU)
TV – (WUSF)
Radio – AM 970 (WFLA)
Radio – AM 820 (WWBA)
Radio – AM 1250 (WHNZ)
Radio – FM 89.7 NPR (WUSF)
Radio – AM 680 (WRMD), Spanish

County EM Offices

Citrus - (352) 746-6555
Desoto - (863) 993-4831
Hardee - (863) 773-6373
Hernado - (352) 754-4083
Highlands - (863) 385-1112
Hillsborough - (813) 236-3800
Manatee - (941) 749-3500
Pasco - (727) 847-8137
Pinellas - (727) 464-3800
Polk- (863) 534-5600
Sarasota - (727) 464-3800

NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheet