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Get ready, one step at a time.

Follow the free roadmap below, one small step at a time. No weekends, no panic, no bunker.

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Do it yourself, or get it all in one binder

The roadmap below is free. Follow it one small step at a time. If you'd rather have it all in one place, the Family Emergency Binder ($19) holds your family's contacts, documents, and plans. Either way, the free checklist below is a good place to start.

The free roadmap

Do it yourself, one step at a time

Work down the list in order. Each step is small. None of it needs a bunker or a big budget.

Today Your first hour
  1. 1 Grab the free 72-hour kit checklist A printable list of what to gather, so you know where to start.
  2. 2 Store water for three days One gallon per person per day. Tap water in clean containers counts.
  3. 3 Round up your lights Find your flashlights, check the batteries, and keep one where you can grab it in the dark.
  4. 4 Write down key contacts Phone numbers on paper, in case your phone dies and you can't scroll to them.
This week A few short evenings
  1. 5 Stock three days of no-cook food Canned and ready-to-eat, plus a manual can opener you've tested.
  2. 6 Build a simple first-aid kit Bandages, the medications your family takes, and the basics.
  3. 7 Make a family plan One meeting spot nearby, one out-of-state contact everyone can call.
  4. 8 Learn your local risks Power outages, storms, floods. Read what to do before each one.
This month Round it out
  1. 9 Stretch to two weeks Add water and food so you're covered for a longer stretch, not just three days.
  2. 10 Sort out backup power A battery bank for phones, or a power station if you want to run more.
  3. 11 Protect your documents Copies of IDs, insurance, and prescriptions in a waterproof bag.
  4. 12 Run a quick drill Walk the plan once so everyone, including the kids, knows what to do.

Built for families

Real homes, kids, and pets, not lone-wolf prepping

Every step here assumes a normal household: kids who need familiar food, pets that need a plan, and parents who don't have a weekend to spare. No bunkers, no fear, no politics. Just what keeps your family safe and calm when something goes wrong.

Free printable

The 72-Hour Kit Checklist

A printable, room-by-room list of everything your family needs to get through the first three days.

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