How Much Water Should You Store Per Person?
Ready.gov and the CDC recommend at least one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation, for a minimum of three days, with two weeks increasingly advised at home.
Read the guide → July 29, 2026 emergency kit checklistWhat Should Be in an Emergency Kit?
Ready.gov's basic kit is water, non-perishable food, a hand-crank radio, torch, first aid, whistle, dust mask, sanitation supplies, a utility wrench and a manual can opener.
Read the guide → July 22, 2026 how to purify water emergencyHow Do You Purify Water in an Emergency?
Boil for one minute, or three above 6,500 feet. If boiling is impossible, use unscented household bleach at the CDC ratio, or a filter rated for the pathogens present.
Read the guide → July 15, 2026 what to do in a power outageWhat Should You Do in a Power Outage?
Keep the fridge closed for four hours and a full freezer for 48. Never run generators or grills indoors. Unplug electronics against the surge when power returns.
Read the guide → July 8, 2026 family emergency planHow Do You Make a Family Emergency Plan?
Agree two meeting places and one out-of-area contact, write it on paper, give everyone a copy and practise it. Plans stored only on a phone fail when phones do.
Read the guide → July 1, 2026 emergency food storageHow Do You Store Emergency Food?
Store non-perishable food your household already eats, needing no cooking or refrigeration. Three days minimum, two weeks increasingly advised, rotated through normal meals.
Read the guide → June 24, 2026 earthquake safetyWhat Should You Do During an Earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on. Do not run outside and do not stand in a doorway. Protect head and neck from falling objects, the cause of most earthquake injuries.
Read the guide → June 17, 2026 how long should emergency supplies lastHow Long Should Emergency Supplies Last?
Three days is the published minimum and a floor rather than a target. Many agencies now advise two weeks of supplies for sheltering at home after regional events.
Read the guide → June 10, 2026 go bag vs shelter in placeGo Bag or Shelter in Place: Which Do You Need?
A go bag covers three days and is limited by carrying weight. Shelter supplies favour depth and sanitation. Most households need both, stored separately.
Read the guide → June 3, 2026