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Emergency Preparedness Guides

Plain-language guides for the situations most likely to affect your household — clear, calm steps from official sources.

Most Common7 min read

Power Outage Preparedness

Power outages are the most common disaster event in the US. Here's exactly what to do before, during, and after — including how long your food is safe.

Key takeaways

  • Keep fridge closed — food lasts 4 hours
  • Never use a gas generator indoors
  • Charge devices when the alert comes
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Seasonal7 min read

Winter Storm & Freeze

Frozen pipes, ice storms, and power outages in the cold are a dangerous combination. This guide walks you through how to prepare your home and your family.

Key takeaways

  • Let faucets drip to prevent pipe freezing
  • Have 2+ weeks of supplies if you're in a high-risk area
  • Know how to safely heat one room
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Water Hazard8 min read

Flood Safety & Evacuation

Six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. Learn how to prepare your home, build a go-bag, and know when to leave before roads close.

Key takeaways

  • Never drive through standing water
  • Build a grab-and-go bag now
  • Know two evacuation routes from home
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Geological8 min read

Earthquake Readiness

Most earthquake injuries happen from falling objects, not collapsed buildings. Learn how to secure your home and what to do in the first 72 hours after a quake.

Key takeaways

  • Secure tall furniture and water heaters
  • "Drop, cover, hold on" — not running outside
  • Expect aftershocks for days or weeks
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Fire Risk8 min read

Wildfire Evacuation Plan

Wildfire evacuation orders can come with as little as minutes of warning. This guide helps you prepare a go-bag, defensible space, and a family communication plan.

Key takeaways

  • Evacuation order = leave immediately
  • Defensible space starts at 30 feet from your home
  • For smoke, an N95 works — a P100 works better.
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Essential Skill8 min read

Sheltering in Place

Sometimes the safest option is staying put. Learn when sheltering in place is the right call and how to seal a room against outdoor air hazards.

Key takeaways

  • Chemical spill or air quality event = stay inside
  • Seal gaps with plastic sheeting and tape
  • Turn off HVAC to stop outdoor air from coming in
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Seasonal8 min read

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane preparedness step by step — know your evacuation zone, store the right water number, and use the 48 hours a watch gives you. A calm household checklist.

Key takeaways

  • Water, not wind, causes most hurricane deaths
  • A watch gives you about 48 hours — use them
  • Know your evacuation zone before the season starts
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