Household plans
Use a paper map when phones are unavailable
A local street map remains readable without a signal, but it needs current information alongside it.
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Household plans
Make shared decisions before they become urgent.
Household plans
Keep some small bills without building an expensive stockpile
A modest cash reserve can cover small purchases when electronic payments are unavailable.
Household plans
Photograph a home inventory one room at a time
A clear room-by-room record is easier to make now than to reconstruct after a loss.
Household plans
Choose what belongs in a waterproof document pouch
Choose the contents and closure around realistic handling, not an impressive product label.
Household plans
Practice a short household check-in
A five-minute conversation can reveal which parts of the household plan mean different things to different people.
Household plans
Set a review date for your emergency plan
Tie the review to household changes and a calendar reminder, so outdated details do not accumulate.
Household plans
Plan for being away when something happens at home
Decide what a trusted person may do, how they can reach you and when they should stay away.
Household plans
Make a neighbor contact plan without oversharing
A neighbor arrangement works best when the help is specific and personal information stays limited.
Household plans
Keep a child-friendly comfort kit ready
Choose familiar, portable items that suit the child’s age and everyday routines.
Household plans
Set a preparedness budget around gaps you can name
Spend against identifiable problems instead of buying a complete kit because it looks comprehensive.