Getting Started

Emergency Preparedness for Apartment and Condo Residents

Renters and apartment dwellers have real constraints — but most of what matters in emergency prep is fully available to you regardless of whether you own.

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Renting an apartment or condo doesn't limit your ability to prepare in any meaningful way. The core elements — water, food, light, communication plan, go-bag — are the same for renters and homeowners.

What changes is storage space, exit options, and the fact that some building-level systems (gas shutoffs, fire suppression) are managed by your landlord or building management.

Continue ReadingUse the related guides and checklist links below to keep building your household preparedness.