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Single questions answered properly: how much water to store, what to do when the power goes out, how to run a generator safely.
72‑hour emergency kit list
Everything that goes in a three-day kit, with amounts per person and where to keep it.
9 Nov 2026 / Hour zero7 min read
Emergency food that keeps without power or cooking
What to keep on the shelf for 3 days and for 2 weeks when the fridge and stove are off, and how to keep it fresh.
9 Nov 2026 / Pantry and preserving7 min read
How to make a family emergency plan
Contacts, meeting places, school pickup, pets and medical needs, written down in one evening and practised once a year.
9 Nov 2026 / Hour zero7 min read
Portable generator safety and carbon monoxide
Where to put a portable generator, how to spot carbon monoxide poisoning, and how to refuel and store gasoline safely.
9 Nov 2026 / Power, heat and light6 min read
How much water to store per person
Gallons per person, a table for households of 1 to 6, and how to store and rotate it.
9 Nov 2026 / Water7 min readWhat to do in a power outage
The first 15 minutes, food safety times, medical devices, carbon monoxide and what to check when the lights come back.
9 Nov 2026 / Power, heat and light7 min read
How to purify water at home
Boiling, bleach drops per gallon and litre, filters, and what to do with cloudy water.
9 Nov 2026 / Water7 min read
How to stay warm in a winter power outage
The one-room method, safe and unsafe heat sources, the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and when to leave for a warming center.
9 Nov 2026 / Power, heat and light7 min read