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Ready.gov (opens in a new tab)
FEMA
The federal baseline for household preparedness, in more than ten languages. Start here before you buy anything. The checklists are conservative and free, which is the right combination for a first plan.
- Government or standards bodyTrainingFree
Community Emergency Response Team (opens in a new tab)
FEMA
Free local training in light search and rescue, fire suppression and triage, running in all 50 states plus tribal nations and territories. The best value in preparedness training, and it puts you in a room with your neighbours.
- Government or standards bodyGovernment agencyFree
Prepare Your Health (opens in a new tab)
CDC
The health side of preparedness: medication supply, personal health records, and planning for chronic conditions. The medication continuity guidance is the part most kit lists skip entirely.
- Government or standards bodyDataFree
AirNow (opens in a new tab)
EPA
Official air quality index with wildfire smoke overlays. Pair it with a plan for indoor air, because during a smoke event the indoor number is the one you can actually change.
- Established nonprofitNonprofitFree
How to prepare for emergencies (opens in a new tab)
American Red Cross
Hazard-by-hazard guidance with a lighter touch than the federal pages. The shelter-finding tools during an active event are the part worth knowing about in advance.
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