How ready are you?

I have checked the amount, condition, and access to our stored drinking water, including animals and additional needs. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We have familiar food and a safe plan to prepare it with limited electricity or water. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We have a realistic plan for safe warmth or cooling and somewhere else to go if home becomes unsuitable. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

Household members can find and use a working flashlight or other suitable light. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We have checked the alarms appropriate to our home and follow their testing and replacement instructions. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We know which loads matter, what our backup can support, and how to use and recharge it safely—or have an alternative plan. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We can monitor food temperatures and know where to find guidance on keeping or discarding food after an outage. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We know how to receive water advisories and have a workable plan if normal washing or toilets are unavailable. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We have paper contacts, an agreed check-in method, and a backup way to reach someone outside the area. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

We have discussed when to leave, where to go, transportation, and the people or supplies that need extra time. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

Pets, livestock, and poultry have supplies, care instructions, suitable transport or shelter plans, and a willing backup caregiver. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

Someone besides the usual organizer can locate supplies and explain the plan; we have practiced at least one useful part. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have reviewed maintenance, tires, lights, wipers, and other needs for the vehicle and season. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I plan fuel or charging stops with room for delays, detours, and conditions that affect range. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have accessible water, suitable food, light, seasonal clothing or blankets, and basic first-aid supplies. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

The vehicle adapter, cable, and phone work together, and I have another charging option where practical. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I can find roadside-assistance details, describe my location, and recognize when a roadside repair is beyond safe conditions or my ability. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I know the vehicle’s tire arrangements and have checked any equipment I intend to use against the manual. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I know where to check official weather and closures and have usable route information if mobile data fails. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have accounted for passengers’ needs, appropriate restraints, animal transport, and securing supplies. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I can carry the useful essentials for an unexpected delay, including water, a light, and necessary personal items. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have discussed appropriate medication reserves, storage, refills, and any essential equipment backup with the relevant provider. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

My plan accounts for mobility, communication, sensory, or care needs, with willing helpers who understand their part. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I can access important contacts, identification, and necessary care information if my phone or internet is unavailable. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have suitable ways to receive official alerts and verify information for where I am. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

A trusted person knows when to expect a check-in, what to do if it is missed, and how to help if I am delayed. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have discussed where I could stay and how to get there, including accessible transport if needed. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I know my limits with tools and equipment and have identified useful training or qualified help for gaps. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I have thought about routines, companionship, caregiving breaks, and who I would contact for support. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable

I can identify a useful improvement that fits my resources, including a free step such as organizing, practicing, or talking with a neighbor. Read the guide ↗

Status: Not reviewed · □ Ready □ Needs attention □ Not applicable