The small steps series / Free printable

A little more ready.

You don’t need to do everything today. Take stock, make a plan, and choose one useful next step.

01 / Start with what you have

• Find and check your flashlights and spare batteries.
• Review your water and shelf-stable food supplies.
• Locate first-aid supplies and important household information.
• Note individual needs, including children, pets, and accessibility.

02 / Put a simple plan on paper

• Write down important phone numbers and an out-of-area contact.
• Agree on meeting places with your household.
• Find local emergency alerts and official planning guidance.
• Tell everyone where your supplies and plan are kept.

03 / Choose your next small step

This week, I’ll:

We’ll review our supplies and plan again on:

Use this as a starting worksheet, not a complete emergency kit list. For detailed supplies, see Ready.gov’s emergency supply checklist. For planning, visit Ready.gov/plan.