Household Readiness Plan — Built From Your Answers

Winter storms and deep freezesExtreme heatFloodingHurricanes or tropical stormsWildfire or heavy smokeEarthquakes

Stored drinking water (a few days' worth)A way to make questionable water safe to drinkBackup power (a power station or generator)Lights that aren't your phoneA radio that works when the grid doesn'tA stocked first-aid kitCopies of your important documents, protectedA safe way to stay warm indoors if the heat's out

Keep it leanSolid basics at the lowest costBalancedWorth paying a bit more for qualityBuy once, cry onceTop-tier and done

Refrigerator / FreezerSump Pump (1/2 HP)High surge — add this firstWell Pump (1/2 HP)Phone / Device ChargingLED Lighting (8 bulbs)CPAP MachineCritical if someone in household uses oneHome Oxygen ConcentratorContact your power company to be on the priority restoration list

A readiness plan for your household. Not somebody else's.

What kind of trouble shows up where you live?

How many people live in your home?

Any pets?

Does anyone at home need a little extra planning?

Which of these do you already have squared away?

When you do buy gear, what's your style?

If the power went out today, what would have to keep running?