Preparedness library
Find the guide that matches the situation.
Start with the essentials, then choose a hazard or recovery task. Every guide favors official sources, short checklists, and calm actions you can finish today.
Start with these
Three guides cover most households first.
These are the routes most useful before disaster season, during watches, or when a household has not prepared yet.
Global Emergency Preparedness Checklist
A calm, practical starter checklist for households anywhere in the world.
- Store water and shelf-stable food for at least 72 hours.
- Choose two family meeting points: one nearby and one outside your area.
Emergency Kit List: What to Pack for 72 Hours
A clear packing list for the first three days after a major disruption.
- One gallon / 3–4 liters of water per person per day where practical.
- Food that does not require cooking or refrigeration.
Family Emergency Plan Template
Decide how your household will contact, meet, evacuate, and reconnect.
- Choose an out-of-area contact.
- Write two meeting points.
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Preparedness foundations.
The basic household plan: supplies, contacts, and the first decisions to make before alerts arrive.
Global Emergency Preparedness Checklist
A calm, practical starter checklist for households anywhere in the world.
- Store water and shelf-stable food for at least 72 hours.
- Choose two family meeting points: one nearby and one outside your area.
- Save official alert sources for your country and region.
Emergency Kit List: What to Pack for 72 Hours
A clear packing list for the first three days after a major disruption.
- One gallon / 3–4 liters of water per person per day where practical.
- Food that does not require cooking or refrigeration.
- Radio, flashlight, backup batteries, and a charged power bank.
Family Emergency Plan Template
Decide how your household will contact, meet, evacuate, and reconnect.
- Choose an out-of-area contact.
- Write two meeting points.
- Save school, workplace, care facility, and pet contacts.
Hazard guides
Before, during, and after by hazard.
Readable before/during/after guidance for the disasters people search during active seasons.
Earthquake Preparedness Guide
Before, during, and after actions for earthquake-prone regions.
- Secure heavy furniture and appliances.
- Know “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”
- Keep shoes and flashlight near your bed.
Hurricane & Typhoon Preparedness Checklist
A season-first checklist for tropical cyclones around the world.
- Know your local cyclone season and alert agency.
- Prepare water, food, power, medication, and documents before watches are issued.
- Check evacuation zones and shelter rules.
Flood Safety and Preparedness Guide
How to prepare before flooding and avoid the most common dangerous mistakes.
- Know if your home, route, or workplace is in a flood-prone area.
- Move important documents and valuables above likely water levels.
- Prepare to leave early if evacuation is advised.
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
Prepare a go-now plan before smoke, road closures, and evacuation orders arrive.
- Know evacuation routes and backup routes.
- Keep vehicle fuel or charge above half during high-risk days.
- Prepare go bags for people and pets.
Heatwave Safety Guide
A practical guide for extreme heat days, especially for vulnerable households.
- Check heat alerts from official weather agencies.
- Plan cooling options before the hottest hours.
- Check on older adults, infants, outdoor workers, and people with chronic illness.
Recovery and outages
Recovery tasks after disruption.
Food safety, damage documentation, and the practical next steps after disruption.
Power Outage Food Safety Guide
What to check before eating refrigerated or frozen food after an outage.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
- Use appliance thermometers when available.
- When in doubt, throw it out.
How to Document Disaster Damage for Insurance Claims
A careful checklist for photos, receipts, notes, and claim conversations after damage.
- Wait until officials say it is safe to return.
- Photograph wide shots and close-ups before cleanup.
- Keep damaged items until your insurer gives instructions when practical.