Family Hurricane Readiness Checklist
Local risk, evacuation, communication, backup power, cold food, children, pets, home preparation, and safe recovery on one page.
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Printable checklists, worksheets, quick references, and criteria-first gear recommendations designed for refrigerators, glove boxes, family meetings, and real life.
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next useful step.
Start with the available printable PDFs, then check back as the reference library grows.
Family Emergency Plan Worksheet
Contacts, meeting places, responsibilities, and key household information.
Download PDFVehicle Readiness Checklist
A concise list for commuting, road trips, seasonal weather, and breakdowns.
Download PDFFamily Communications Plan
Primary, backup, and out-of-area communication options in one place.
Download PDFPractical EDC Starter Checklist
Pocket, bag, light, power, small repairs, and minor medical basics.
Download PDFHome Preparedness Starter Checklist
Water, food, light, power, safety, sanitation, documents, and household continuity.
Download PDFGMRS Quick Reference
Common terms, good radio habits, and space for local channel information.
Download PDFPower Outage Checklist
Before, during, and after actions for lighting, food, communication, and safety.
Download PDFRecommended Gear
Criteria first,
links second.
Every recommendation should answer who it is for, why it helps, what tradeoffs matter, and what alternatives make sense.
Household Radios
Simple FRS or GMRS handhelds with clear controls, rechargeable batteries, and enough durability for family practice.
- Who this is for
- Families who want simple local check-ins around home, vehicles, events, or neighborhood plans.
- Why GNI recommends it
- Radios give you a communication option that does not depend on cell service being fast or available.
- Tradeoffs
- Range is local and depends heavily on terrain, buildings, antennas, and practice.
- Alternatives
- Start with FRS radios if you want simple, license-free short-range use.
NOAA Weather Radio
An alert-capable radio that can sit at home, run on backup power, and wake you up when local warnings matter.
- Who this is for
- Homes that need reliable weather and emergency alerts without relying only on phone notifications.
- Why GNI recommends it
- NOAA alerts cover the information side of preparedness, especially overnight or during outages.
- Tradeoffs
- It is mostly one-way information, so it does not replace radios or phones for check-ins.
- Alternatives
- Local radio, official alert apps, and county emergency notifications can complement it.
Backup Power
Battery banks or a small power station sized around phones, lights, radios, medical devices, and basic connectivity.
- Who this is for
- Households that need to keep phones, lights, radios, medical devices, or basic internet alive.
- Why GNI recommends it
- Backup power buys time and keeps small problems from becoming communication problems.
- Tradeoffs
- Capacity, charging speed, weight, and storage life matter more than headline wattage.
- Alternatives
- Start with smaller USB battery banks before moving to a larger power station.
Everyday Lighting
A flashlight or headlamp with intuitive controls, a useful low mode, hands-free capability, a form that fits its role, and easy charging.
- Who this is for
- Anyone who wants one tool that helps during outages, repairs, travel, and normal daily inconvenience.
- Why GNI recommends it
- Useful lighting is one of the highest-value upgrades because it solves ordinary problems constantly.
- Tradeoffs
- Tiny lights carry easily, larger lights offer more runtime and output, and both need maintenance.
- Alternatives
- A headlamp is often better for hands-free work around the house or vehicle.
Future product links should be clearly labeled, periodically reviewed, and never treated as the only acceptable option.
Guides in development
Understand the why,
then do the work.
Our guides will pair plain-language instruction with practical actions and printable companions.
01Family Hurricane Readiness
A calm household plan for local risk, evacuation, communication, power, cold food, children, pets, and safe recovery.
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02Family Emergency Plan
A calm, practical framework for contacts, meeting places, and household responsibilities.
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03Vehicle Preparedness Checklist
The useful basics for breakdowns, delays, weather, and unexpected trips.
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