Preparedness Guides
Emergency Kit
Core supplies, evacuation layers, documents and kit maintenance.
- What Should Be in a Home Emergency Kit?
- 72-Hour Kit vs. Two-Week Emergency Supply
- Where to Store Emergency Supplies at Home
- How Often Should You Check Your Emergency Kit?
- How Much Emergency Supplies Does a Family Really Need?
- Emergency Preparedness for Apartments
- Home Emergency Kit for Renters
- Emergency Documents Checklist for Evacuation
- What to Pack in an Emergency Evacuation Bag
- What Emergency Supplies Should You Keep in the Car?
Power Outages
Immediate actions, charging, lighting and multi-day outage planning.
- What Do You Need for a Power Outage?
- How to Prepare for a Multi-Day Power Outage
- What to Do First When the Power Goes Out
- Best Ways to Keep Your Phone Charged During a Power Outage
- Flashlight vs. Lantern for Emergency Preparedness
- How to Set Up Emergency Lighting at Home
- Rechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries for Emergency Kits
- Do You Need an Emergency Radio at Home?
- What Is SAME on a NOAA Weather Radio?
- How to Make a Family Emergency Communication Plan
Backup Power
Power banks, portable power stations and realistic load planning.
- Generator 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 Emergencies
- How to Plan Backup Power for a Home Office
Emergency Water
Storage, treatment, outages and boil-water situations.
- How Much Emergency Water Should You Store?
- Best Ways to Store Emergency Water at Home
- Water Filter vs. Water Purification Tablets
- What Makes a Good Emergency Water Storage Container?
- Is Tap Water Safe After a Power Outage?
- How to Boil Water Safely During an Emergency
- How to Build an Emergency Water Treatment Backup Plan
- How to Store Emergency Water in an Apartment
- How to Prepare for a Water Outage
- How to Prepare for a Boil Water Advisory
Food & Cooking
Pantry planning, food safety and no-power meals.
Sanitation
Hygiene, toilet use and waste handling when utilities fail.
Storms & Weather
Hurricanes, winter outages, tornadoes, thunderstorms and extreme heat.
Household Needs
Apartments, renters, pets, babies, older adults, medication and other household needs.