Good supplies.
A clearer plan to use them.
Keep food cold, find safe water, and protect the medicines you rely on. Start with the task you need to handle.
Keep cold food cold when the power goes out
Keep food cold during a power outage with appliance thermometers, ice, and a cooler. Know when refrigerated or frozen food needs to be thrown away.
Browse useful supplies →Choose a water filter for the job it can actually do
Choose emergency water equipment by the contaminants it can remove, and understand what to do during a boil-water or do-not-use advisory.
Browse useful supplies →Put together a wash kit that works without your usual sink
Build a practical wash kit with soap, water, a basin, towels, and suitable hand sanitizer for times when your usual sink is unavailable.
Browse useful supplies →Make a medicine-storage plan before an outage
Prepare medicine lists, protected storage, and a plan for refrigerated medicines before a power outage or flood.
Browse useful supplies →Read the food label before filling the emergency cupboard
Check ingredients, allergens, portions, and preparation instructions before buying emergency meals or mixed food buckets.
Browse useful supplies →Keep fuel-burning equipment out of the house during an outage
Use fuel-burning generators and cooking equipment outdoors, position generators safely, and check carbon monoxide alarms before an outage.
Browse useful supplies →Make the plan fit your household.
Read the instructions for your equipment before an outage. Keep emergency contacts and any personal care plans with your supplies. During an incident, follow current local alerts and water advisories.
Use the household checklist →