Why Preparedness Matters
🏘️ Community Resilience
Planning together builds strength in times of crisis.
🧠 Forward-Thinking
Time-tested wisdom guides modern readiness.
💪 Self-Sufficiency
Reduce reliance on uncertain systems.
Essential Supplies
💧 Water
- 1 gallon per person daily
- 2-week supply recommended
- Filters & purification tablets
🍚 Food
- Rice, pasta, canned goods
- Protein sources (beans, peanut butter)
- Ready-to-eat snacks
Pro Tip: Store items you like eating—and rotate them.
🏥 Medical Kit
- First-aid supplies
- 7-day prescription backup
- Sanitation & masks
Safeguarding Vital Info
📂 Documents
- IDs & insurance papers
- Medical records
- Emergency contacts
💾 Backups
- Electronic copies
- Portable drives
- Cloud storage
🔗 Alerts
- Sign up for local warnings
- Download alert apps
Building Community
⛪ Faith & Neighbors
Connect with local churches & networks.
🌱 Self-Sufficiency
Start a garden or skills co-op.
🤝 Mutual Aid
Share resources & support each other.
Emergency Resources
Quarterly Maintenance
🔄 Supplies & Storage
- ✔️ Rotate food (FIFO method) (First In, First Out)
- ✔️ Check water & medication expiration dates
- ✔️ Recharge power banks & solar gear
- ✔️ Restock first-aid & batteries
🧾 Documents & Records
- ✔️ Update ID, benefit docs, insurance info
- ✔️ Print new emergency contact sheets
- ✔️ Backup to encrypted USB & cloud
🏠 Home Infrastructure
- ✔️ Test smoke/CO alarms
- ✔️ Clean gutters, inspect roof & basement
- ✔️ Check HVAC or heat source
🎒 Go Bags & Bug-Out Kits
- ✔️ Rotate seasonal clothes
- ✔️ Refresh meds & snacks
- ✔️ Check flashlights & phone chargers
📡 Info & Alerts
- ✔️ Test NOAA radios and emergency apps
- ✔️ Re-check alert systems for local area
- ✔️ Bookmark key agencies (DHS, FEMA)
🛐 Spiritual & Community
- ✔️ Refresh scripture cards or devotional printouts
- ✔️ Call elderly neighbors or single parents
- ✔️ Volunteer for local food/supply drives
💵 Financial Readiness
- ✔️ Check emergency savings & cash on hand
- ✔️ Consider alternative assets
- ✔️ Adjust budget to reflect seasonal costs