Free preparedness guides

Plain steps for the problems households actually face, checked against public sources. No sign-up.

• Power outageWhat to do when the power goes out: first steps, how long fridge and freezer food lasts, generator and carbon monoxide safety, medicines, and what to do afterward.
• Boil-water noticeHow to boil or disinfect water during a boil-water notice, what to use safe water for, including baby formula, dishes and teeth, and what to do when the notice lifts.
• Winter stormHow to shelter safely at home in a winter storm: staying warm without carbon monoxide risk, what to do if the power fails, and the warning signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
• Two weeks of water and foodHow much emergency water and food a household needs for two weeks: gallons by household size, weight, containers, what food to choose and how to rotate it.