Prepare for where you actually live.
Generic checklists don't account for North Carolina ice storms, Florida hurricane season, or Oklahoma tornado alley. These guides do.
Find your stateWhat's in each guide
Each state guide covers the full picture of local preparedness — not just the hazards, but the people, programs, and resources specific to where you live.
Flood zones, earthquake risk, wildfire maps, well water quality, dam inundation zones, and drought monitoring specific to your state.
CERT training, Red Cross classes, Master Gardener programs, amateur radio licensing, SKYWARN, and extension office calendars.
Local events, volunteer opportunities, mutual aid networks, and civic organizations in your county and region.
State emergency management, county alert signup, nearest Level 1 trauma centers, evacuation routes, and shelter locations.
Planting calendar by ZIP, hardiness zones, frost dates, soil survey, and extension office growing guides for your region.
Unemployment insurance, SNAP, LIHEAP utility assistance, Medicaid coverage gaps, and 211 services — specific to your state.
Printable and interactive checklists that tie all six sections together into concrete next actions for your household.
"Written as if we live there — because we researched it that way."
All 50 states + D.C.
Select your state for local hazards, emergency contacts, community resources, gardening calendars, and more.
*Yes, we know D.C. is not a state. It still deserves a guide.
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Washington
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