An emergency can cut off clean tap water, refrigeration, or your usual formula brand within hours. The fastest way to protect your baby is to write down exactly how your baby eats right now, then …
Pet Emergency Planning: Identification, Carriers, Medicines, and Backup Care
How do you include pets in an emergency evacuation plan? A pet emergency plan needs four things ready before a disaster hits: identification your pet can’t lose, a carrier or leash you can grab …
Shelter-in-Place Planning: Room, Air & Supply Basics
What Does “Shelter-in-Place” Actually Mean? Shelter-in-place means staying where you are — at home, work, or elsewhere — instead of evacuating. Officials give this instruction when leaving …
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Food Safety During a Power Outage: A Fridge-and-Freezer Decision Sheet
Food safety during a power outage comes down to two numbers: your refrigerator stays safe for about 4 hours with the door closed, and a full freezer holds a safe temperature for about 48 hours (24 …
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Emergency Medicine Go-Bag: Storage & Refill Questions
What Goes Into an Emergency Medicine Go-Bag? An emergency medicine go-bag is an accurate, current, and labeled record of every medication and medical supply your household uses, stored where you can …
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