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Household preparedness checklist

Make a practical plan around your household, your space and the supplies you already have.

Household: 1 person; 3 days; house; standard storage; pets: no.

Your household

Choose a planning period and check what you already have.

Dwelling
Storage space
Pets

Water planning

3 US gallons baseline for 1 person over 3 days

Already stored: 0 gallons. Additional to reach this baseline: 3 gallons.

CDC recommends at least 1 US gallon per person per day for 3 days, and suggests trying to store a 2-week supply if possible. Pets, pregnancy, illness and hot climates can require more; those additional needs are not calculated here.

CDC emergency water guidance and Red Cross emergency kit supplies.

Household checklist

Check the items you have addressed.

Water and food
Power and communication
Temperature
Weather and fire
Health and hygiene
Household
Evacuation and recovery

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