PREPARATION SAVES LIVES
and it starts today
When a house fire starts, that’s all the time you have — three minutes — to escape safely.
Are you ready?
Every year, families across Philadelphia lose homes, possessions, and loved ones to fires that could have been prevented or survived with a plan in place.
A COMMUNITY
PREPAREDNESS
INITIATIVE
Brought to you by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in partnership with Verizon
Join us through United We Prepare to take simple, life-saving steps before disaster strikes.
TAKE ACTION
Before the Fire Starts
Attend a Local Fire Safety Workshop
Hands-on events to help you make an escape plan, pack a go-kit, and learn real-world tips from safety experts.
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Download Free Fire Safety Resources
Don’t wait for the alarm — start preparing right now.
These simple tools could help you react faster, escape sooner, and recover more easily after a fire.
PHILLY, LET’S BE READY.
United We Prepare — powered by United Way and Verizon — is bringing our community together to build resilience, protect families, and save lives. Because when every second counts, being prepared makes all the difference.
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS AND PARTNERS IN THIS WORK
