Guides
Straightforward planning guides for outages, storms, flooding, and other disruption that can affect family routines.
Each guide starts with the outcome that matters most.
Checklists are built to be useful quickly, even under pressure.
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Updated 12 Mar 2026. 7 min.
A realistic three-day reserve built around everyday family needs, not stockpiling.
Outcome
You can cover a short disruption without urgent shopping or improvising the basics.
First move
Start with water, medicines, and one simple no-cook evening meal.
Updated 11 Mar 2026. 6 min.
A simple contact plan for delayed travel, missed handoffs, school issues, and short communications failures.
Outcome
Your family can coordinate missed pickups, delayed returns, and local disruption without confusion.
First move
Create a shared note with names, numbers, and the one-sentence delay format.
Updated 12 Mar 2026. 5 min.
A first-hour family playbook for common short outages and service interruptions.
Outcome
Your family has a known first-hour routine for lighting, water, food, charging, and communication.
First move
Test one evening with only backup lighting and precharged devices.