Be prepared. Start small.

Start with what you have. Build what you need.

PrepNSkills helps you prepare for power outages, severe weather, and other everyday disruptions. Start with familiar groceries, safe drinking water, and a plan your household can use.

Start with three days

Check what you already have for three days of meals, drinking water, and basic supplies. Pick one gap to fill on your next grocery trip.

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Build your household plan

Food and water

Plan meals you can make during a power outage and store safe water for everyone at home.

Calculate how much water to store

Power outages

Know how long food can stay cold and what to keep on hand for meals that need no cooking.

Check the food safety chart for outages

Prepare for local weather

Find your local alerts and evacuation information before severe weather arrives.

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