Hometown Ready

Get ready for the place you actually live.

Answer four quick questions. You'll get a printable plan built around your area's real hazards, water and wildlife, sized for your household.

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Where's home?

Tap your state on the map, or pick a region below.

Each square is a state, arranged roughly as on a map.

Pick a state to see your region

Hazards, weather and wildlife vary a lot across the US. Your plan starts with your region's profile.

Everything in a plan is about your place

Generic lists tell everyone to buy the same things. Your plan starts with what actually happens where you live, then fills in the basics.

A personal guide

Your region's hazards by season, what each one means for your home, and what to do before, during and after.

Printable checklists

Water, food, first aid, documents and a go-bag, with quantities already worked out for your household.

A local reference card

One page for the fridge: top hazards, wildlife to watch for, water sources and the numbers to call.

A 30-day starter plan

A few small tasks a day, so you're prepared in a month without a big shopping trip or a free weekend.

Pay once, keep it forever

Free snapshot

$0
  • Your top 3 local hazards
  • A starter checklist

Starter Kit

$24
  • Personal guide
  • All checklists for one plan (stay home or leave fast)

Family bundle

$59
  • Complete Plan for up to 3 places, such as your home and your parents' town

Questions

I've never prepared for anything. Is this for me?

Yes. Plans are written for first-timers, in plain language, with the most important steps first.

Where does the local information come from?

Public sources such as FEMA's National Risk Index, NOAA climate data, the US Census and state wildlife agencies. Every plan lists its sources and the date the data was checked.

What do I get after paying?

An instant PDF download, plus a copy by email. Print it at home or at any print shop.

Does it replace official emergency instructions?

No. Always follow evacuation orders and guidance from local officials. Your plan helps you be ready to act on them.