What 72 hours means →
A three-day starting supply is a planning tool, not a deadline for help to arrive.
THE REFERENCE DESK
Prep Notes
Small reads for a more prepared household.
Water: how much and how to store it →
Start with your household’s needs, then choose safe containers and a storage plan.
Power outage: fridge and freezer rules →
Keep doors closed and check official food-safety guidance before keeping perishable food.
Boil-water notices explained →
Read the specific notice: boiling is not the answer to every water problem.
Wildfire smoke: the clean-air room →
Plan one indoor space with cleaner air, while following local smoke and evacuation advice.
Car emergency kit basics →
Choose supplies for your routes, weather, vehicle and passengers.