Your First Household Emergency Plan
Choose a ten-minute family meeting. Write down your top hazards, meeting points, an out-of-area contact, and who helps whom.
↗02How to Build an Emergency Kit on a Budget
Inventory the pantry, lights, bags, blankets, and hygiene items you already own. Make a missing-items list before shopping.
↗03What to Pack Before a Wildfire Evacuation
Pack documents, medication lists, chargers, suitable clothing, pet supplies, and contacts while conditions are calm.
↗04Preparing an Apartment for a Power Outage
Ask management about emergency lighting, stair access, building alerts, and elevator failures. Keep a flashlight by the exit.
↗05Emergency Water Storage and Treatment Basics
Start with unopened bottled water or clean food-grade containers. Label stored water and rotate home-filled supplies according to CDC guidance.
↗06Building a Family Communications Plan
Pick one out-of-area person to relay messages. Write down two meeting locations and the route to each.
↗07Cellular Service, Emergency Radios, and Satellite Devices Explained
Cell phones need network infrastructure. A broadcast radio receives information but cannot ask for help. Satellite equipment uses a different network.
↗08Backup Power: What Do You Actually Need?
List only essential devices. Multiply each wattage by its operating hours, then add a margin for conversion losses.
↗09Preparing With Pets
Prepare a carrier or leash, food, water, waste supplies, identification, veterinary records, and a current photo.
↗10Preparedness for Seniors and Caregivers
Create a care handoff with contacts, routine needs, accessibility requirements, and backup helpers. Ask permission before sharing personal details.
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