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.
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.
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.
Texas Has Had 32 Federal Disasters Since 2016. And Collin County’s New Flood Maps Are Only Part of the Story
Texas has logged 32 federally declared disasters since 2016, and new preliminary FEMA flood maps for Collin County arrive while wildfires still dominate the state's emergency record, here's what that combination means for your property and your 72-hour plan.
Idaho’s Flood Maps Just Changed. And Fire Is Still the Bigger Story
Idaho has logged 20 federally declared disasters since 2016, with fire leading the count and flood close behind. Blaine County's new FEMA flood maps along the Big Wood River close for public comment August 25, 2026. Here's what both hazards mean for your household right now.
Webb County’s Water Risk Is Real: What 32 Texas Disasters Since 2016 Tell You About Your 72-Hour Supply
Texas has recorded 32 federally declared disasters since 2016, and Webb County's flood and fire history makes a 72-hour water reserve not a suggestion but a practical minimum for every household.
TVA Rate Changes and Your Home Power Readiness Plan
TVA’s grid stability review could affect costs and reliability. Learn what it means for your home and how to build a solid 72-hour plan. Read now.
South Carolina Disaster Prep Tax Holiday: What to Buy
South Carolina may cut the cost of disaster supplies. Learn what to buy first for 72-hour readiness and how to use the savings now. Read more.
Early Hurricane Risk Near Southeast US: 72-Hour Prep
Forecasters are watching early tropical development near the Southeast. Use this 5-step 72-hour readiness checklist now, act today.
Hurricane Helene Recovery in Steinhatchee: What 351 Federal Disasters Teach Us About the 72-Hour Gap
Since 2021, the U.S. has logged 351 federally declared disasters, and the real lesson from Hurricane Helene's aftermath in Steinhatchee isn't surviving the storm, it's surviving the three days after it.
California’s 151 Declared Disasters Since 2016. What the Phelan Outage Is Actually Warning You About
California has logged 151 federally declared disasters since 2016 — 121 of them fires, and the recent Phelan-area school outage is a small preview of how fast grid disruptions compound into household emergencies.