Home & Power
Getting Your Home Ready for a Winter Storm
Ice, snow and deep cold can mean days at home with limited services. Prepare the house, the car and the household before the forecast turns.
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Family Plans
Including Your Pets in Your Emergency Plan
Pets depend on you entirely during an emergency. A pet go-kit, current ID and a plan for where they can stay make a hard day easier for everyone.
Family Plans
Planning an Evacuation Before You Ever Need One
Knowing where you would go, how you would get there and what you would bring turns a hurried departure into steps you have already rehearsed.
Kits & Supplies
Stocking a Home First Aid Kit, and Knowing When to Call for Help
A well-organized kit and a little training go a long way. What to stock, how to keep it current, and where to learn the skills behind the supplies.
Home & Power
The First 24 Hours of a Power Outage: A Calm, Practical Plan
What to do in the first few minutes, how long refrigerated food stays safe, and how to use generators and portable power stations without creating new risks.
Family Plans
Your Family Emergency Communication Plan, Step by Step
Phone lines get busy and families end up in different places. A short written plan, an out-of-area contact and a weather radio help everyone stay connected.
Kits & Supplies
The Grab-and-Go Document File: What to Copy and Where to Keep It
After a fire, flood or quick evacuation, missing paperwork can slow everything down. One organized file of copies makes the next steps far easier.
Kits & Supplies
Building a 72-Hour Kit Around the People in Your Home
A useful go-bag starts with a standard list and then gets personal. What to pack, how to fit it to children, older relatives and medical needs, and how to keep it current.
Water & Food
Pantry Rotation Made Simple: An Emergency Food Supply You'll Actually Eat
The most useful emergency food is food your household already likes. Here is how to build a deeper pantry gradually, keep it organized and use it before it goes stale.
Water & Food
How Much Water Should Your Household Store? A Practical Plan
Start with the one-gallon rule, then make it fit your home: who needs extra, which containers work, how often to refresh, and how to make questionable water safer.