OSPREY ZERO ENCYCLOPEDIA

Preparedness

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Planning

Preparedness guide

Household emergency plan

Agree on how to receive warnings, where to shelter, when and where to evacuate, and how to reconnect if separated.

Planning

Kits & supplies

Preparedness guide

72-hour emergency kit

Start with at least three days of safe water, ready-to-eat food, essential medicines, lighting and communication supplies.

Kits & supplies Preparedness guide

Go bag

Pack a portable bag with the essentials you need to leave quickly: medicines, documents, contact information, water, food, light, phone power and weather-appropriate clothing.

Kits & supplies

Water & food

Preparedness guide

Emergency water storage

Store at least one gallon of water per person per day for three days; aim for two weeks if practical.

Water & food