72-Hour Power Outage Prep: What Homeowners Need Now
Learn what a 72-hour blackout means for your home, how FEMA frames readiness, and the steps to stay safe. Prepare 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.
Planned Power Outage Readiness: 72-Hour Home Checklist
Use this 72-hour outage checklist to stay safe, comfortable, and ready for planned or unplanned grid disruptions. 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.
Hurricanes Are Only Part of the Picture: What 351 Federal Disasters Since 2021 Mean for U.S. Homeowners
Since January 2021, the federal government has declared 351 disasters across the United States — and hurricanes account for fewer than 1 in 10 of them.