Free Starter Checklist
Family Readiness Starter Checklist
A simple, honest starting point — not a sales pitch. Check off what you already have, and you'll immediately see what's actually missing.
💧 Water
- At least 1 gallon per person per day for 3+ days stored
- A way to purify more water (filter, tablets, or boiling method)
- Water storage containers that are actually sealed and dated
🥫 Food
- 3+ days of food that needs no refrigeration or cooking
- A manual can opener (not just an electric one)
- You actually know which pantry items expire soonest
🔦 Power & Light
- Flashlights with extra batteries (not just phone flashlights)
- A way to charge a phone without wall power (power bank or car)
- A battery or hand-crank radio for emergency broadcasts
🩹 First Aid & Medication
- A stocked first aid kit you've actually opened and checked
- At least a week's buffer of any regular prescription medications
- At least one person in the household knows basic first aid
📄 Documents
- Copies of ID, insurance, and medical info stored somewhere safe (and accessible without power)
- A small amount of cash on hand (cards don't work without power)
- A list of emergency contacts written down, not just saved in a phone
📡 Communication
- A family meeting point if phones/home aren't reachable
- An out-of-area contact everyone knows to check in with
- Everyone in the household knows the basic plan (not just one person)
🎯 Skills
- You know how to shut off your home's water, gas, and electricity
- You've practiced your plan at least once, not just written it down
- You know what's unique to your region's risks (flooding, storms, wildfire, etc.)
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