Getting Started

Emergency Preparedness on a Tight Budget

You don't need to spend $500 to be meaningfully prepared. Here's how to start with what you have and add strategically over time.

Organized pantry with everyday household staples

Preparedness gets expensive in the media version of it — tactical gear, freeze-dried food subscriptions, generator systems. The reality is different.

Most of what your household needs to handle a 72-hour emergency is already in your home or costs under $50 to add. Here's where to start.

Continue ReadingUse the related guides and checklist links below to keep building your household preparedness.
72-Hour Kit
72-Hour Emergency Kit Guide
Food Storage
Food Storage Guide