Planned Power Outage Readiness: Your 72-Hour Home Plan
Use this 72-hour readiness guide to stay cool, communicate, and keep essentials running during a planned power outage. Prepare now.
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
Hurricane Season Is Only Part of the Picture: What 351 Federal Disasters Since 2021 Say About U.S. Risk
Since January 2021, FEMA has recorded 351 federally declared disasters across the United States, and hurricanes rank third, behind severe storms and floods that hit landlocked states just as hard as the coast.
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.
351 Federal Disasters Since 2021: What the Numbers Mean for Your Summer Power Plan
Since January 2021, the United States has logged 351 federally declared disasters, and the dominant trigger isn't hurricanes or wildfires, it's severe storms. Here's what that means for your home's 72-hour power readiness this summer.
Hurricane Preparedness 2026: Keep Your 72-Hour Kit Ready
A mild forecast should not lower your guard. Build a stronger 72-hour hurricane kit with practical steps, supplies, and NOAA guidance. Read now.
Is My House in a Flood Zone? How to Read the FEMA Flood Map
You can find out whether your house is in a flood zone in under five minutes by entering your address at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov.
Off-Grid Communication When the Grid Actually Fails: What 351 U.S. Disasters Since 2021 Teach Us
Since 2021, FEMA has recorded 351 federally declared disasters across the United States, 140 of them severe storms, and the communication failures that follow those events expose a single, fixable gap in most household readiness plans.
Los Angeles Wildfire Readiness: Your 72-Hour Home Plan
Prepare your LA home for wildfire season with a practical 72-hour evacuation plan, zone basics, gear checklist, and ready-now steps. Read now.
Hurricane Season 2026: Dates, Forecast and What to Buy Now
Hurricane season 2026 officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with peak activity statistically concentrated between mid-August and mid-October.
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.