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Preparedness Guides

Start with the household problem. Every published guide is linked below; choose a topic or begin with the home emergency inventory.

66 published guides · source-based household planning

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Emergency Kit

Core supplies, evacuation layers, documents and kit maintenance.

12 guides

Start hereWhat Should Be in a Home Emergency Kit?72-Hour Kit vs. Two-Week Emergency SupplyWhere to Store Emergency Supplies at HomeHow Often Should You Check Your Emergency Kit?How Much Emergency Supplies Does a Family Really Need?Emergency Preparedness for ApartmentsHome Emergency Kit for RentersEmergency Documents Checklist for EvacuationWhat to Pack in an Emergency Evacuation BagWhat Emergency Supplies Should You Keep in the Car?What Documents Should You Keep in an Emergency Kit?Digital vs. Paper Emergency Documents: Why You Should Keep Both

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Topic

Power Outages

Immediate actions, charging, lighting and multi-day outage planning.

10 guides

Start hereWhat Do You Need for a Power Outage?How to Prepare for a Multi-Day Power OutageWhat to Do First When the Power Goes OutBest Ways to Keep Your Phone Charged During a Power OutageFlashlight vs. Lantern for Emergency PreparednessHow to Set Up Emergency Lighting at HomeRechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries for Emergency KitsDo You Need an Emergency Radio at Home?What Is SAME on a NOAA Weather Radio?How to Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan

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Backup Power

Power banks, portable power stations and realistic load planning.

6 guides

Start hereGenerator vs. Portable Power Station for Emergencies What Size Portable Power Station Do You Need for an Emergency?Can a Portable Power Station Run a Refrigerator?How Many Power Banks Should a Family Have for Emergencies?How to Maintain a Portable Power Station for EmergenciesHow to Plan Backup Power for a Home Office

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Emergency Water

Storage, treatment, outages and boil-water situations.

12 guides

Start hereHow Much Emergency Water Should You Store?Best Ways to Store Emergency Water at HomeWater Filter vs. Water Purification TabletsWhat Makes a Good Emergency Water Storage Container?Is Tap Water Safe After a Power Outage?How to Boil Water Safely During an EmergencyHow to Build an Emergency Water Treatment Backup PlanHow to Store Emergency Water in an ApartmentHow to Prepare for a Water OutageHow to Prepare for a Boil Water AdvisoryDo Refrigerator Filters Make Water Safe During a Boil Advisory?Whole-House Water Filters in an Emergency: Limits and Uses

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Food & Cooking

Pantry planning, food safety and no-power meals.

7 guides

Start hereHow Much Emergency Food Should You Keep at Home?Best Foods to Store for a Power OutageHow to Cook When the Power Is OutHow Long Is Food Safe During a Power Outage?Emergency Pantry Checklist for a Power OutageBest No-Cook Foods for Power OutagesHow to Rotate Emergency Food Without Wasting It

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Sanitation

Hygiene, toilet use and waste handling when utilities fail.

6 guides

Start hereEmergency Sanitation When Water or Power Is Out Emergency Sanitation Kit ChecklistCan You Flush a Toilet During a Water Outage?Can You Flush a Toilet During a Power Outage?How to Stay Clean With Limited Water During an EmergencyHow to Wash Hands Without Running Water During an Emergency

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Storms & Weather

Hurricanes, winter outages, tornadoes, thunderstorms and extreme heat.

7 guides

Start hereHurricane Emergency Kit Checklist How to Prepare for a Hurricane Power OutageWinter Power Outage ChecklistTornado Preparedness Checklist for HomeSevere Thunderstorm Preparedness ChecklistExtreme Heat Power Outage PreparednessHow to Check Your Home Before Severe Weather

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Household Needs

Apartments, renters, pets, babies, older adults, medication and other household needs.

6 guides

Start hereEmergency Preparedness for Families With Pets Emergency Kit Checklist for PetsEmergency Preparedness for Older AdultsEmergency Preparedness With a BabyEmergency Checklist for Medications and Medical DevicesWhat to Keep for a Shelter-in-Place Emergency