Learn what to store, how to plan, and where to begin.
Learn how to get started with emergency preparedness.
Explore checklists so you know what to have on hand
Get tips on how to protect your home and loved ones.
Start with the angle that makes the most sense for you — by where you live, the disasters most likely in your area, or the resources you want to strengthen.
Anxious about what’s going on? Studies show that basic preparedness (keeping a little extra food, water, and a simple plan) can reduce anxiety and improve how you respond to disasters. Start small, build steady, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with being ready.
Check out our partners and training resources—trusted voices and tools that make preparedness easier, smarter, and more approachable.
Ready For Unsteady is a practical disaster preparedness website for everyday people. We provide easy emergency planning tips, beginner prepping guides, and step‑by‑step checklists to help you stay safe during life’s unexpected disruptions, without fear‑mongering.
Not even close. Preparing for emergencies doesn’t mean you’re stockpiling for the end of the world—it means you’re being realistic about the everyday disruptions that do happen: power outages, heatwaves, supply chain delays, cyberattacks, and extreme weather events are all on the rise.
Think of it this way: you probably have car insurance and home insurance, right? You don’t expect your house to burn down or your car to get totaled, but you plan just in case. Emergency preparedness is the same idea: it’s resilience insurance for you, your family, and your peace of mind.
Prepping doesn’t have to mean bunkers and bugout bags (though we won’t judge if you have one). It can be as simple as keeping extra food and water on hand, knowing how to communicate if the power goes out, or having a plan to check on loved ones during a storm. No conspiracy theories required, just common sense.
Not at all. Our content is made for people who often feel “prepping” sounds extreme but want advice on how to keep themselves and loved ones safe in the event of power outages, storms, and supply shortages.
We focus on small, manageable steps that help you get prepared without feeling like you need to live off-grid or buy a bunker.
No place is immune to disruptions. Even areas with mild weather can experience unexpected storms, infrastructure failures, or public safety emergencies. A little preparation now can make any disruption easier to handle.
Sanitation and waste management.
When we think about emergency supplies, most people go straight to food, water, flashlights, and batteries, but few stop to ask: What happens when the toilet stops working?
Waste management becomes a real concern, fast. It’s not glamorous, but it’s essential for health, hygiene, and morale.
Visit our START HERE page or this blog post to start building your plan. Remember – small steps add up, and incremental changes are more sustainable and affordable than trying to go all‑in at once.
Write your plan down so you can track progress and prioritize the most important steps first. Make strategic purchases over time to spread out costs and focus on what you truly need, which helps you avoid panic buying and ending up with unnecessary or impractical supplies.
Government agencies provide great starting points, but they often stop at “make a kit and have a plan.” We fill in the real-world gaps like how to actually store water in a tiny apartment, how to cook food when the power’s out, and how to keep calm during emergencies.
Yes – please do! You’re welcome to share our checklists, guides, and emergency tips with friends, family, and neighbors.
Yes—we have subreddit and Facebook group where you can ask questions, share tips, and get personalized advice.
