Tropical Storm Isaias: 72‑Hour Prep Guide for Coastal Homeowners
Tropical Storm Isaias is edging east. Follow USRR’s step‑by‑step 72‑hour checklist to harden your home, secure supplies, and plan evacuation. Act now.
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
Category Family Safety
Home safety, evacuation plans, and protecting children, seniors, and pets during emergencies.
Florida Flood Zones Decoded: Hurricane Ian Lessons for 72‑Hour Home Readiness
Learn how Hurricane Ian’s Cape Coral flooding reveals essential steps to protect your Florida home, from NOAA flood data to a 72‑hour emergency plan. Prepare.
Flood Insurance Decoded: Protect Your Home and 72‑Hour Supplies
Most homeowners lack flood coverage despite 99% of U.S. counties seeing floods. Discover how to check your risk, secure insurance, and build a 72‑hour flood plan so you can protect your home and family. Prepare
Gulf Coast Hurricane Isaias: 72-Hour Home Readiness Checklist
Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast. Secure your home, stock 72-hour supplies, and verify insurance coverage with this actionable readiness guide. Prepare now.
72‑Hour Hurricane Isaias Checklist: Gulf Coast Homeowners Ready for Storm Surge
Get your Gulf Coast home storm‑ready with a step‑by‑step 72‑hour plan for Hurricane Isaias. Verify supplies, protect documents, and secure your property before the storm hits. Act now!
Hurricane Isaias: 72-Hour Readiness Plan for Category 1-2 Storms
Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become a Category 1-2 hurricane. Here is your 72-hour checklist to secure your home and family. Prepare now.
Hurricane Rachel 72‑Hour Checklist: Evacuate or Shelter Safely
Hurricane Rachel is closing in. Follow USRR’s 72‑hour plan to harden your home, pack a go‑kit, and decide when to evacuate or shelter in place. Prepare
What Should Be in an Emergency Kit: The FEMA List, Ranked
A properly stocked emergency kit should contain at minimum 14 core items identified by FEMA, enough to sustain each person for at least 72 hours without outside help.
How Much Water to Store for an Emergency (Calculator)
FEMA recommends storing at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for emergencies, with a minimum three-day supply for evacuation and a two-week supply for home sheltering.
351 Federal Disasters Since 2021: What the US Power Outage Window Really Looks Like
Since January 2021, FEMA has recorded 351 federally declared disasters across the United States, 140 of them severe storms, and the first 72 hours after the grid goes down remain entirely your responsibility.