Practical emergency preparedness
Planning ahead helps turn general guidance into practical decisions that fit your home and the people who live in it. Start by building a personal household plan. If you need focused information about a particular situation or need, use the practical guides.
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Choose a basic two-screen plan or a more detailed seven-step plan tailored to your household.
Basic plan: The basic plan helps you prepare quickly by focusing on the essential decisions.
Create a full planFull plan: The full plan covers more situations and lets you plan each household need in greater detail.
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Practical guides organized by scenario, situation or personal need.
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Prepared Home is an independent project. The information supports advance preparedness and does not replace current official instructions during an emergency. Learn more
