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Field guidesEverything a ready house needs to know
Five guides cover the parts of a ready household, with the math and three budget levels. Seven hazard guides cover what to do before, during and after the weather your area gets.
The five parts of a ready household
The plan, part by part
- 01Backup powerAdd up your critical loads, then pick a power station, generator or home battery.
- 02Water and foodThe gallon-a-day rule, counting pets, and two weeks built on grocery runs.
- 03Home hardeningSmoke, cold, heat, fire, intrusion and account takeover, free fixes to upgrades.
- 04Alerts and contactLocal alerts, weather radios, an out-of-area contact, radios when phones fail.
- 05EvacuationRoles, go-bags for people and pets, and a 15-minute departure checklist.
Hazard guides
Plan for what your area gets
- WinterWinter storms and cold-weather outagesHeat, pipes, power and car kits for multi-day storms.
- HeatExtreme heatStaying cool, warning signs, and why fans aren't enough.
- SmokeWildfire and wildfire smokeA clean room, N95s, the 30-foot zone and evacuation.
- HurricaneHurricanesEvacuation zones, shutters, and riding out wind and water.
- FloodFloodingFlood insurance timing, documents and floodwater safety.
- EarthquakeEarthquakesSecuring heavy things and Drop, Cover and Hold On.
- TornadoTornadoesPicking a shelter spot and what to do on the road.
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