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Emergency Preparedness:
A Complete Beginner's Guide

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What is Emergency Preparedness, and why does it matter?

Most families think, “It won’t happen to me.” And if it does, “they’ll figure it out.”
 
This mindset is exactly what gets people in trouble.
 
Emergency preparedness isn’t about being paranoid.  It’s about having a clear plan so you can act fast, stay calm, and protect what matters most BEFORE you need it.
 
According to Urban.org, the time between when a disaster occurs and when Congress appropriates recovery funds is inconsistent, and funding is not guaranteed. 
 
Think about it.  After a disaster strikes, immediate aid is generally provided by first responders.  Then the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Red Cross, and other charitable organizations follow to assist.  Federal loans and insurance claims are filed and processed, and sometimes funds can be available within days or weeks,   
 

However, some communities can wait months or years for assistance.  Common sense tells us that this trend is not going to reverse any time soon.  Many even suggest having enough supplies to last two weeks due to the severity of modern disasters. 

The bottom line:  “The shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.”  Proverbs 22:3  That ancient wisdom is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago.
 
In this section, we are going to walk you through exactly how to prepare your home and your family for an emergency, and what your next steps should be.

What is it?

Basic Emergency preparedness means having the supplies, plan, and awareness to handle unexpected events like power outages, storms, or evacuations.  At a minimum, every family should be ready to operate independently for 72 hours.  If your family is sheltering in place, two weeks worth of supplies is a worthy goal to work towards.  But here are the bare basics.

the core essentials:

  • Water (1 gallon per person per day)
  • Food (non-perishable, no prep required)
  • Light (flashlights, batteries)
  • Communication (contacts, phone, backup power)
  • First Aid Kit & PPE
  • Documents of Identification & CASH

NOTE: These align with FEMA’s core recommendations for basic survival supplies

DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING

  • WAIT UNTIL A WARNING IS ISSUED
  • BUY GEAR WITHOUT A PLAN
  • UNDERESTIMATE YOUR WATER NEEDS
  • NOT INVOLVE THE WHOLE FAMILY

Our mission is to help families prepare for disaster emergencies without fear, confusion, or wasting money.

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