Emergency binder checklist for your household
Make an emergency binder someone else can use. Start with contacts, care tasks and pet needs, then list where important records are kept.
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All preparedness guides
Pick a job for this week. Each guide includes steps you can use at home, with a checklist or worksheet to print.
Emergency contact card: a printable wallet template
Keep important numbers handy when your phone dies. Fill in this printable wallet card, check the numbers, and agree on a family contact plan.
Family communication plan: a one-page worksheet
Make a family check-in plan for a missed pickup, dead phone or power outage. Choose contacts and meeting places, then practice together.
Home inventory checklist: start with one room
Start a home inventory with one room. Photograph belongings, save receipts, and back up your records using this simple worksheet.
Important documents checklist for household emergencies
Find and protect your important papers. Use this checklist for IDs, insurance, accounts and legal records, plus questions about wills and trusts.
Bare-bones budget worksheet for a drop in income
Work out which bills to cover when income drops. This printable budget sheet includes due dates and an example of how long savings could last.
Employee benefits checklist before a job change
List your work benefits before a job change. Track coverage dates, plan contacts, costs, doctors and prescriptions with this printable checklist.
How to prepare for job loss before a paycheck stops
Get ready for a lost paycheck. List bills and due dates, save benefits contacts, count meals at home, and make a simple plan for the first calls.
How to reduce household expenses without surprise fees
Find bills you can cut, check cancellation fees, and confirm the savings. Includes a printable expense worksheet and questions to ask providers.
Is a side job worth it? Calculate costs and paid time
Check whether a side job will help pay the bills. Count expenses and all your time, confirm the pay date, and use the offer checklist.
Job loss checklist: what to organize in the first week
Use this first-week job-loss checklist to track final pay, health insurance, unemployment applications, deadlines, and upcoming bills.
Ammunition buying and storage: questions to check first
Check ammo purchase rules, your gun’s manual and locked storage before buying. Use this checklist to keep packaging, records and access in order.
Firearm ownership checklist: storage, training and fit
Plan gun storage, training and costs before you buy. Use this checklist to discuss safe handling and household needs with a qualified instructor.
Build an emergency pantry on a tight grocery budget
Start a backup pantry one grocery trip at a time. Finish buying meals you already have partly stocked and set a spending limit that fits your budget.
How to build a two-week pantry around meals you eat
Build a two-week pantry from meals your family eats. Count what you have, buy a little at a time, and use the printable checklist.
No-cook pantry meals for a power outage
Put together meals you can eat when the power is out. Includes food ideas, a printable menu, and storage and cleanup tips.
Pantry rotation: a simple first-in, first-out system
Keep your pantry moving with a simple first-in, first-out routine. Use older food first, track what to replace, and print the shelf checklist.
Small-space pantry storage: start with one shelf
Build a pantry on one shelf. Choose safe storage, keep heavy items within reach, and leave room for food you use and water you can lift.
Two-week pantry shopping list: a printable meal worksheet
Turn fourteen days of meals into a grocery list. Use this printable worksheet to count packages, check your pantry, and buy what you need.
Power outage supplies: a practical home checklist
Get your home ready for a power outage. Check lights, phone backup power, food, water and medical needs with this printable checklist.
Car emergency kit checklist for breakdowns and accidents
Pack a car kit for a breakdown or delay. Check phone power, lights, water, warmth and first-aid supplies with this printable list.
Citywide power outage: a plan for being away from home
Plan for a power outage while you are at work or out in town. Pack a small delay kit and agree on contacts, pickup backups and a safe place to wait.
Winter car emergency kit for delays and getting stranded
Pack for a winter road delay with blankets, warm clothes and car supplies. Check your route and print the winter-trip checklist.