First Aid Planning for a Family of Four: Kits, Refills and Longer Outages
First aid belongs in every household outage plan, but a kit is a starting point rather than a guarantee of care. For a family of four, plan accessible supplies, knowledge, replacements and a route to professional help. This guide covers…
Emergency Communication for a Family of Four: Radios, Charging and a Check-In Plan
This follow-up to our household outage preparation plan focuses on two different jobs: receiving reliable information and contacting other people. A charged phone helps only while a usable network is available. A radio may provide updates without giving you a…
Emergency Lighting for a Family of Four: Plan Lights, Batteries and Recharging
Lighting is the next step in our household outage preparation plan. For a family of four, start by deciding who needs to move around independently and which shared spaces need light. The quantities below are a planning example, not an…
Project NOMAD: Keep an Offline Knowledge Library for Household Outages
When internet service fails, a charged phone is useful only if the information you need is still accessible. Project NOMAD offers one way to prepare: keep a reference library on a computer at home and open it from devices on…
Emergency Water Planning for a Family of Four: One Month to Two Years
Water comes first in a household outage plan. A power failure can also interrupt pumping, treatment or access to a dependable supply. This follow-up to our household outage preparation guide explains how to calculate a reserve, then build a realistic…
Emergency Food Planning for a Family of Four: One Month to Two Years
A useful emergency pantry is food your household can eat and prepare under the conditions you are planning for. This companion to our household outage guide scales a menu from one month to two years without mistaking a bucket count…
What If the Power Stays Out? A Practical Household Preparation Plan
Prepare for a prolonged power outage with a practical household supply list, safe backup-power guidance, water planning and first-aid essentials.
Build a 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit Without Buying Everything Twice
Build your family’s 72-hour emergency kit using supplies you already own. Check household essentials, calculate stored water needs, and download a list of what remains.
Would Your Vehicle Survive an EMP? What the Evidence Really Says
Would your vehicle survive an EMP? Explore what testing actually shows, check the evidence for your vehicle, and prepare for disrupted transportation.
How to Reduce Smoke When Using a Wood-Burning Stove
Plan a cleaner wood-stove burn with suitable fuel, model-specific instructions and regular maintenance. Recognize smoke and carbon monoxide warning signs and know when to stop using the stove.