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Practical preparedness for everyday peopleA field guide to feeling more ready
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY.

Be ready
before you need to be.

Build a practical plan for power outages, severe weather and everyday disruptions. Start preparing today.

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A NOTE TO START WITHYou probably have more than you think.
Start with your household
Understand the why behind the gear
Take one practical step today
WHAT ARE YOU PREPARING FOR?

Find your starting point.

You don't need to prepare for everything at once. Begin with something close to home.

01 / FIELDNOTE

01 / KEEP THE LIGHTS ON

The power goes out.

Know your essentials, plan your lighting and understand backup power.

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02 / FIELDNOTE

02 / STOCK WITH PURPOSE

The store can wait.

Build a practical pantry and a water plan around your household.

Explore food & supplies →
03 / FIELDNOTE

03 / A PLAN FOR YOUR PEOPLE

Ready starts at home.

Make a checklist for your people, your space and your everyday needs.

Start your household plan →

THE HOUSEHOLD PLANNER

Your plan should
look like your life.

An apartment, a busy family, a dog who needs his own bag. Build a checklist around the details that make your household yours.

Make it personal →
A LOOK INSIDE YOUR CHECKLIST
  • □ Water & food for your household
  • □ Light, charging & communication
  • □ Personal needs & pet supplies
  • □ A plan for staying in touch

Check off what you have. Focus on what’s missing.

FROM THE FIELD GUIDE

Make your next step a useful one.

Browse the field guides →

Start with a question about your household. Explore our topic hubs or use a free tool to turn it into a practical plan.

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THE MUST PREP NOW APPROACHOne step.
Preparedness starts with the people and places you care about. Take one useful step today.

Useful questions. Clear assumptions. Practical plans.

DO THE MATH. MAKE THE PLAN.

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