Emergency Preparedness Quiz

Many preparedness guidelines suggest about one gallon per person per day for basic needs.

Think shelf-stable foods that don’t require cooking or refrigeration.

Think about the lighting you could safely use after dark during a power outage.

Think about safe ways you could heat food or water without your stove or microwave.

Backup power helps you stay connected and keep important devices running during an outage.

Think about a time when getting to a pharmacy might be delayed.

Think about safe ways to stay warm in winter or cool in summer if your usual heating or cooling wasn’t available.

Consider how you would stay in touch during an outage when normal communication isn’t reliable.

Think soap, toilet paper, basic cleaning supplies, and personal care essentials your household uses every day.