Every guide in our library belongs to a scenario, and a scenario is one kind of emergency. Browse our comprehensive guides organized by emergency type. Each scenario includes step-by-step preparation guides, essential checklists, and expert advice.
Guides for natural disasters preparedness
Guides for grid down / cyber attack / electromagnetic pulse preparedness
Guides for community safety disruption preparedness
Guides for shelter in place preparedness
Guides for general emergency preparedness
Guides for chemical biologic radioactive or nuclear event preparedness
Guides for crisis - economic, financial and or environmental preparedness
Each topic is one kind of emergency, from severe weather to a job loss. Every topic page opens with a short answer, then takes the questions households ask most, and ends with the guides we have written for it. Each answer names the government sources it relies on.
Start with the risks most likely where you live. For storms, floods and fires, our checklists for hurricanes, floods and wildfires are a good first read. A 72-hour go bag helps in almost any emergency that makes you leave home. Not sure which risks apply to you? Check your address for free.