How to Build a Simple Solar Oven at Home
A solar oven is one of the simplest ways to cook food without electricity, propane, natural gas, or firewood. Instead of producing heat…
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness – Group
Information relating to the topic of Emergency Preparedness (water, food, shelter, medical, etc.)
The Most Important PPE to Keep for Emergencies
Personal protective equipment can become extremely important during an emergency. Broken glass, smoke, dust, falling debris, contaminated water, loud equipment, sharp metal, chemicals,…
DIY Pocket Fire Starter Kit
Fire is one of those basic capabilities that becomes much more important when something goes wrong. A fire can provide warmth, boil water,…
DIY Home Emergency Recovery Checklist
Getting back to normal after an emergency is easier when you have a clear plan. Instead of trying to do everything at once,…
Emergency Recovery Checklist
Recovery begins as soon as the immediate danger has passed. Returning to normal takes time, and the safest recoveries happen when households restore…
Disaster Preparedness by Hazard Checklist
A strong emergency plan starts with preparations that work across many types of disasters, but not every emergency requires the same response. During…
Emergency Food Supply Checklist
A reliable emergency food supply starts with foods your household already enjoys and knows how to prepare. The best emergency pantry contains shelf-stable…
Emergency Water Storage and Treatment Checklist
Reliable access to safe water is one of the most important parts of emergency preparedness. A good water plan involves more than storing…
Community Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Checklist
Strong communities recover more quickly from emergencies because neighbors know one another, communicate effectively, and work together. Community preparedness is not about replacing…
Flood Preparation Checklist and Emergency Plan
Flooding can happen with little warning or develop gradually over several hours or days. Heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers and streams, coastal conditions, drainage…
Home Emergency Tools and Safety Checklist
A safe home starts long before an emergency occurs. Regular maintenance, working safety equipment, and a small collection of practical tools can prevent…
Long-Term Emergency Preparedness Checklist
An emergency lasting several weeks or months creates very different challenges from a short power outage or temporary disruption. Stored supplies can help…
Emergency Preparedness for Pets and Service Animals Checklist
Pets and service animals rely entirely on their owners during an emergency. Evacuations, severe weather, power outages, and other disasters can be confusing…
Personal Security and Safeguarding in Emergencies Checklist
Emergencies can create opportunities for theft, fraud, abuse, scams, and exploitation. Stress, disrupted routines, damaged infrastructure, displacement, and reduced access to normal support…
Personal Security and Safeguarding Checklist
Emergencies can create opportunities for theft, fraud, abuse, scams, and exploitation. Stress, disrupted routines, damaged infrastructure, and reduced access to support services may…