All life events
A warning has been issued
When a warning lands, the useful work is short and physical. Water, power, documents, fuel, and a decision about when you leave.
Do first
Today
- 1Decide your trigger to leave and say it out loud to the household. Deciding under pressure goes badly.
- 2Charge every device and battery bank. Fill the car, or confirm your ride out.
- 3Fill water containers and know where the shutoffs are.
Next 7 days
This week
- 1Put documents, medication, and cash into one grab bag by the door.
- 2Photograph each room. It is proof of condition if you need to file a claim.
- 3Confirm where pets go, and where anyone with mobility or medical needs goes.
Next 30 days
This month
- 1After it passes, document damage before cleaning up and start the claim the same week.
- 2Replace anything you used out of the kit while it is still fresh in mind.
- 3Write down what you wished you had. That list is next year's plan.
Common traps
- Medication with less than a week of supply on hand.
- No cash if card systems are down.
- Waiting for certainty before deciding to leave.
Go deeper
See where this leaves your household
The five-minute check scores your household across money, health, housing, emergency readiness, and support, so you can tell which of these steps matters most for you.
Take the check