Virginia families in preparing emergency/disaster kits for natural and manmade disasters is essential to staying safe, nourished, and calm. These kits can be made for families and individuals to shelter in place at home or be able to grab and go in case of an evacuation. These kits can include essentials as well a personal item(s) to help individuals and families maintain health and wellbeing.

Virginia Cooperative Extension takes pride in the premise that vital programming is based on the issues, problems, and needs of the people. A thorough analysis of the situation provides context for understanding and addressing these problems. Each local office updates their situation analysis every 4-5 years.