Food and water
What to keep, how much for the people and pets you have, and how to rotate it without waste.
What usually happens
[Section content to be written and fact-checked against Ready.gov, FEMA, and the American Red Cross before publishing. Two to four short paragraphs describing the realistic shape of this situation for a household.]
What matters most
[Three to five priorities, each a short heading and a paragraph. Sourced and reviewed before publishing.]
What to have on hand
A short list. Tick what you already have; most households have more than they think.
Before, during, and after
Before
[Plain steps, sourced and reviewed.]
During
[Plain steps, sourced and reviewed.]
After
[Plain steps, sourced and reviewed.]
Tonight, one thing
[One small, safe action from this pathway that takes under twenty minutes.]
Sources and limits
This pathway doesn't cover medication amounts, generator wiring, or gas appliances. Those belong to your pharmacist, a licensed electrician, and your utility. During an emergency, local officials' instructions come first.