Build for the first 24 hours

Prioritize drinking water, medication, lighting, phone power, safe food, pet needs, weather information, sanitation, and utility shutoffs. Keep supplies accessible and review them twice yearly.

The practical kit

Store LED lanterns, headlamps, batteries, power banks, water, shelf-stable food, a manual opener, first aid, faucet covers, pipe insulation, a shutoff key, blankets, a weather radio, and working fire and carbon-monoxide protection.

Generators need rules

Never operate a fuel generator indoors, in a garage, or near openings. Use rated equipment and professional transfer installation. Keep current room-by-room video, policies, serial numbers, and major receipts in secure cloud storage.

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