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Preparedness by category

Choose a subject and work through what to know, what to get, and what to do. Every category uses the same household and preparation goal.

Example household — adjust these settings for your home.

2 adults · 0 children · 0 pets

Goal: 30 Days

WaterStore water your household can reach, carry, and use without electricity.Not reviewedFoodBuild a supply of familiar foods that becomes meals your household will eat.Not reviewedCooking & FuelChoose a cooking method that fits your home, your meals, and a safe place to use it.Not reviewedPower & LightingPlan electricity around essential tasks: lighting, communication, and equipment your household depends on.Not reviewedComms & InformationKeep a way to receive useful information and reconnect if normal communications become unreliable.Not reviewedSanitation & HygienePrepare a workable toilet and handwashing routine before water or sewer service is disrupted.Not reviewedMedical & First AidPlan around the medicines, equipment, and care your household already needs.Not reviewedHeating & CoolingPrepare to keep people comfortable while watching for temperatures that make staying home unsafe.Not reviewedHome Safety & SecurityMake your home easier to use, maintain, and secure when lighting and normal services are limited.Not reviewedHousehold PlanTurn the supplies you own into a plan everyone in your household can follow.Not reviewed