Emergency Preparedness
Be ready before you have to be.
A fortress isn't only locks and cameras. It's also water, food, light and a plan. Start with a go bag, build a 72-hour kit, then grow to 30 days. Everything here is free.
Free printable PDFs
Print them, share them with family and neighbors.
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Go Bag Checklist
A 72-hour grab-and-go bag for one person, with a 6-step build guide.
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72-Hour Emergency Kit
Stay-at-home supplies for three days, with quantities for a family.
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30-Day Preparedness Plan
Build up to 30 days of water, food, power and sanitation in four weeks.
Watch: each plan in 40 seconds
Short videos for each printable (AI voiceover). More on Instagram.
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Go bag
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72-hour kit
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30-day plan
Guides
- 30-Day Emergency Preparedness Plan: Build It in Four Weeks
How to go from a 72-hour kit to a 30-day supply of water, food, power and sanitation, one week at a time, with gear picks and a free printable plan.
- 72-Hour Emergency Kit: What Supplies to Get for Staying Home
The supplies to have for a three-day power, water or supply disruption: water, food, light, first aid and sanitation, with quantities, gear picks and a free PDF.
- How to Build a Go Bag: A Practical 72-Hour Guide
What to pack in a go bag, how heavy it should be, and how to keep it ready. A step-by-step 72-hour guide with gear picks and a free printable checklist.
Recommended gear
A shopping list organized by category: water, food, power, first aid, go bag and sanitation. Links are affiliate links; see our disclosures.
See the gear list →General guidance, not professional advice. Follow instructions from local emergency officials.