Guides

Every guide, organized by essential

No fear tactics, no filler — just what actually matters, grouped the way your household actually needs it.

Getting Started

What to prepare first, and how to build a practical 72-hour foundation.

Water, food, lighting, first aid, power, communication and sanitation, covered.

How to calculate your supply, and why filtration doesn't replace stored water.

Which containers to use, where to keep them, and when to replace it.

Filtering, disinfecting and purifying aren't the same thing, and no single method solves everything.

How much to store, what to buy, and how to rotate it without waste.

What shelter really means, from sheltering at home to protecting yourself outdoors.

Two simple configurations, including site selection, ridgelines and wind direction.

Conserve heat safely, without carbon-monoxide or fire risks.

Lighting, charging, food safety, communication and backup power.

Lighting, charging, radio, water, food and safety, organized around what an outage actually breaks.

What NOAA Weather Radio does, and which features are actually worth paying for.

Water, food, first aid, documents, communication and clothing for a fast exit.

First aid, lighting, charging, warmth and roadside essentials for your vehicle.

Communication, meeting places, evacuation, kids, pets and medical needs in one plan.

Food, water, medicine, ID and a real evacuation plan for dogs, cats and other pets.

Not Sure Where to Start?

It'll point you to the guides that matter most for your household, in order.