Weather & home
Keep drains clear without entering floodwater
Do routine drainage maintenance in safe weather and report blocked public drains instead of entering water.
Think Prepper / Field guide
Weather & home
Get the house and your decisions ready for changing conditions.
Weather & home
Learn where household shutoffs are located
Learn the locations and who should operate them before an emergency creates pressure to act.
Weather & home
Understand a carbon monoxide alarm's placement instructions
Use the manual for the exact alarm and the requirements for your home, rather than a universal mounting-height rule.
Weather & home
Check smoke alarms without relying on memory
Record alarm locations, test dates and replacement information instead of trusting an occasional chirp.
Weather & home
Choose an extinguisher and learn when to leave
Match the extinguisher to the hazards, but make leaving safely the first decision.
Weather & home
Keep an exit route usable in a small home
Check doors, windows and everyday clutter from the perspective of someone trying to get out.
Weather & home
Secure tall furniture before an earthquake
Use suitable anchoring hardware and installation advice, rather than relying on a heavy base.
Weather & home
Prepare for a water leak while you wait for help
Stop routine water loss only when access is safe, and keep electricity and structural hazards out of the cleanup.
Weather & home
Document storm damage from a safe position
Make a clear record when access is safe, without climbing, moving hazards or delaying necessary help.