Blackout Ready.

A personal plan for the unexpected

Blackout Ready

Be prepared.
Without the guesswork.

Answer a few questions about your household and get a personalized emergency preparedness plan, complete with supply quantities, priorities, and a shopping list that fits your budget.

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YOUR HOUSEHOLD PLAN

A little planning. A lot of peace of mind.

2 adults · 1 child · 7 days · Temperate climate

21 gal

Water

63

Meals

$150

Budget

Checklist progress2 of 5 confirmed
Stored water21 gallons
No-cook food63 meals
Headlamps3 lights
Weather radio1 radio
Phone power bank1 power bank
Personalized quantities. Clear priorities. Your pace.

LESS GUESSING. MORE CLARITY.

Everything you need to make a start.

Quantities that make sense

Water, meals and supplies based on your household and the number of days you choose.

A clear order of priorities

Must Have, Next Priority and Optional Upgrades — with a checklist you can keep coming back to.

A practical shopping list

See what you still need, use what you already have and build up at your own pace.

From a few answers to a real plan.

01

Tell us about your household

Who you’re preparing for, where you live and what matters most.

02

Get your personal plan

Specific quantities and a prioritized checklist, all in one place.

03

Prepare at your pace

Confirm supplies, print your list and compare essentials when you need them.

Not every household looks the same.

Your plan should reflect yours.

THE NEXT STEP, WHEN YOU’RE READY

Useful supplies. No pressure.

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Illustrative household essentials: a water container, LED lantern, power bank and first aid pouch

Illustrative essentials; compare actual specifications at the retailer.

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WaterAmazon

WaterBrick stackable water containers (10-pack)

Stackable food-grade containers for storing household water — this 10-pack holds 35 gallons in total.

  • + Stack to save space
  • + 35 gal total storage
  • – Sold as a bulk 10-pack
  • – Rotate water every 6 months

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LightingAmazon

LED headlamp

Hands-free light for cooking, caring for kids or moving around.

  • + Hands-free
  • + Long runtime
  • – Narrow beam on some models

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CommunicationMidland USA

Midland ER210 crank weather radio

Portable NOAA weather radio with hand crank and solar charging — receives emergency alerts without grid power or cell service.

  • + Works without grid power
  • + Charges a phone in a pinch
  • – Cranking charges slowly

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Practical resources

Household planning

A sensible place to start is one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and basic hygiene.

Power outage essentials

Use battery-powered lighting. Never run generators, grills or camp stoves indoors or in a garage.

Preparing over time

Start with essential gaps, check what you already own and build up supplies as your budget allows.

Your household. Your priorities. Your plan.

A practical start, without the pressure to buy.

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