Sample plan
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Complete Family Emergency Planner
Built for a household of 4 people and 1 pet in British Columbia. Example score: 65%.
Water target
480 L
~6 days stored now
Food target
30 days
7 days stored now
Open actions
8
prioritized below
01 — Roadmap
Your prioritized action roadmap
Every gap from your assessment, ordered so the highest-impact fixes come first.
- 1ImportantWater
Store about 128 more litres of drinking water
For 4 people you want ~224 L (4 L/person/day for 14 days). You have roughly 6 days now.
- 2ImportantWater
Add a way to purify water
Keep purification tablets or a gravity filter so you can make tap or rain water safe if the supply is cut or contaminated.
- 3ImportantFood
Add ~23 more days of shelf-stable food
Aim for a balanced 30-day supply across all food groups. Your 30-Day Pantry plan lists exactly what to buy and how to store it.
- 4ImportantHeating
Plan for heat without power
Your heat depends on electricity. Prepare warm layers, sleeping bags rated for cold, and identify a safe backup heat source.
- 5ImportantEvacuation
Pack go-bags for all 4 people
One grab-and-go bag per person with water, snacks, meds, a change of clothes, copies of documents, and a charger.
- 6ImportantCommunications
Set up a power-independent way to stay informed
A hand-crank/battery radio plus a charged power bank keeps you connected when the grid and cell towers struggle.
- 7ThenPets
Stock at least 5 days of pet supplies
Food, water, meds, and a carrier for your 1 pet, staged for a fast exit.
- 8ThenCash
Keep emergency cash on hand
Card systems fail during outages and cyber events. Keep small bills where you can grab them quickly.
02 — Supplies
Your personalized supply list
Quantities calculated for your exact household. Check off what you already have.
Water
Drinking water stored
Target: 480 L · Have: 96 L (~6 days)
4 litres per person per day covers drinking, cooking and hygiene.
Water purification
Target: Filter or tablets
A gravity filter or purification tablets make questionable water safe.
Water storage containers
Target: 2 sealed containers
Food-grade jugs; label with the fill date and rotate every 6 months.
Food
Shelf-stable food
Target: 30 days for 4 · Have: 7 days
Add about 23 more days of balanced, shelf-stable food — see your 30-Day Pantry plan below for exactly what to buy.
Manual can opener
Target: 1
Cans are useless in an outage without one — keep a spare in your go-bag.
Off-grid cooking
Target: Camp stove + fuel
Lets you cook and boil water when the power is out. Use outdoors only.
Power, light & heat
Flashlights / headlamps
Target: 5
One per person plus a spare. Avoid candles as a primary light source.
Spare batteries
Target: 2+ sets per device
Store in a cool, dry place and check the charge each season.
Power bank / backup power
Target: 20,000 mAh+
Keeps phones and a radio alive. Recharge it monthly.
Backup heat plan
Target: Non-electric source
Warm layers, cold-rated sleeping bags, and a safe backup heat source.
Safety & communication
First-aid kit
Target: Stocked + 2 wks meds
Bandages, antiseptic, pain relief, and a 2-week supply of prescriptions.
Emergency radio
Target: Hand-crank / battery
Weather and emergency broadcasts when cell service is down.
Emergency cash
Target: Small bills
Card and ATM systems fail in outages and cyber events.
Document backups
Target: Digital + printed
IDs, insurance, medical info — encrypted digital copy plus one printed set.
Pets
Pet food & water
Target: 5 days · Have: 3 days
Enough for your 1 pet, rotated like your own stock.
Carrier / leash
Target: 1
One secure carrier or leash per pet, staged near your go-bags.
Pet meds & records
Target: 2-week supply
Vaccination records and any medications, copied into your documents.
03 — Food
Your 30-Day Balanced Pantry
A full month of shelf-stable food for 4 people, balanced across every food group so you stay nourished — not just fed. Quantities scale to your household; trim for children.
What a balanced day looks like
Aim for ~2,000 cal/day per person. Spreading calories across these groups prevents fatigue, muscle loss and low morale during a long emergency.
Carbohydrates
~50%
Rice, oats, pasta
Protein
~20%
Beans, lentils, canned meat/fish, powdered milk
Fats
~30%
Cooking oil, peanut butter
Vitamins & fibre
Daily
Dehydrated veg, freeze-dried fruit
Sodium & electrolytes
As needed
Salt (also preserves food)
Grains & starches
Energy base — complex carbohydrates (~50% of calories)
White rice
28 lbs · 25–30+ yrs
Stores far longer than brown rice, which has oils that go rancid. Store: Airtight container / mylar.
Rolled oats
16 lbs · 10–20 yrs
Calorie- and fibre-dense; a no-fuss breakfast base. Store: Airtight container.
Pasta
16 lbs · 20–30 yrs
Low moisture keeps it stable for decades. Store: Airtight container.
Legumes & protein
Protein & staying power (~20% of calories)
Dried beans & lentils
20 lbs · 25–30+ yrs
Pair with rice for a complete protein. Rehydrate and cook before eating. Store: Airtight container.
Canned meat & fish
16 lbs · 2–5 yrs
Ready to eat with no cooking. Choose low-sodium where you can. Store: Cool, dry shelf.
Peanut butter
4 lbs · 2–5 yrs
Protein + fat in one; perfect no-cook energy for day one. Store: Cool, dry shelf.
Powdered milk
8 lbs · 2–10 yrs
Protein and calcium; reconstitutes with water. Store: Airtight, dark.
Fruits & vegetables
Vitamins, minerals & fibre
Dehydrated vegetables
8 lbs · 15–20+ yrs
Rehydrate into soups and stews to keep meals balanced. Store: Airtight, oxygen-free.
Freeze-dried fruit
4 lbs · 25–30+ yrs
Keeps most of its nutrients; lightweight morale food. Store: Airtight, oxygen-free.
Canned vegetables
32 cans · 2–5 yrs
Check for dents, rust or bulging before use. Store: Cool, dry shelf.
Fats, sweeteners & extras
Concentrated fats, calories & morale (~30% of calories)
Cooking oil
4 quarts · 1–2 yrs
The shortest-lived staple — rotate this one first. Store: Cool, dark.
Honey
4 lbs · Indefinite
Crystallizes over time; gently warm to restore. Rarely spoils. Store: Sealed jar.
White sugar
4 lbs · Indefinite
Won't spoil if kept dry. Calories and morale. Store: Airtight container.
Salt
4 lbs · Indefinite
Essential for cooking, electrolytes and preserving food. Store: Airtight container.
Protect your stock
The five things that spoil stored food — and how to beat them.
- Moisture: Airtight containers; keep out of damp basements and garages.
- Oxygen: Oxygen absorbers, vacuum sealing or airtight lids slow rancidity.
- Light: Opaque containers or a dark pantry protect oils and nutrients.
- Heat: Aim for 10–21°C; every 10°C rise roughly halves shelf life.
- Pests: Hard-sided sealed containers; inspect every few months.
Rotate so nothing is wasted
First-in, first-out keeps everything fresh and your money working.
- 1.Label every container with the food name and the date stored.
- 2.Newest purchases go to the back; older stock moves to the front (FIFO).
- 3.Keep a simple inventory list of quantity and storage date.
- 4.Cook from storage regularly and replace what you use.
- 5.Do a full inspection every 6 months for pests and shelf life.
Cooking without power
- Camp stove with fuel canisters — quick boiling and sautéing.
- Charcoal or wood grill — good for long outages, outdoors only.
- Solar cooker — no fuel and no emissions, but needs sun.
- Never run any fuel-burning stove or generator indoors (carbon monoxide).
Eat these first (no cooking)
Day one, before you set up a stove.
- Canned pre-cooked goods (beans, fish, vegetables)
- Peanut butter and crackers
- Dried and freeze-dried fruit
- Shelf-stable or powdered milk
Simple pantry recipes
Balanced meals from your stored staples. From the Prepit 30-Day Pantry Guide.
One-Pot Rice & Bean Skillet
Camp stove · ~25 min
- 2 cups white rice
- 2 cups beans (pre-soaked or canned)
- 1 cup dehydrated/canned vegetables
- 2 tbsp oil, salt, 4 cups water
Hearty Lentil & Vegetable Soup
Camp stove · ~30 min
- 1.5 cups dried lentils
- 1 cup rehydrated dehydrated vegetables
- 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, 5 cups water
No-Cook Peanut Butter & Oat Bites
No heat required
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp powdered milk
04 — Evacuation
Go-bag packing lists
One list per person, plus pets and a vehicle kit, so you can leave in minutes.
Adult go-bag 1
Grab-and-go, one per adult
- 2 L water + snacks/energy bars
- Change of clothes + sturdy shoes
- Rain jacket or emergency poncho
- Flashlight or headlamp + spare batteries
- Phone charger + power bank
- Personal medications (2-week supply)
- Printed copies of ID, insurance & contacts
- Emergency cash in small bills
- Multi-tool + whistle
- N95 mask + hand sanitizer
Adult go-bag 2
Grab-and-go, one per adult
- 2 L water + snacks/energy bars
- Change of clothes + sturdy shoes
- Rain jacket or emergency poncho
- Flashlight or headlamp + spare batteries
- Phone charger + power bank
- Personal medications (2-week supply)
- Printed copies of ID, insurance & contacts
- Emergency cash in small bills
- Multi-tool + whistle
- N95 mask + hand sanitizer
Kids' go-bag (2)
Pack one per child, adjust for age
- Water + easy snacks they'll actually eat
- Warm layers, hat and gloves
- Comfort item (small toy, blanket)
- Any child medications
- Activity/coloring book + crayons
- Spare clothes and, if needed, diapers/wipes
- Card with parent names & phone numbers
- Emergency contact photo of the family
Pet go-bag (1)
Staged next to the human bags
- 3+ days food in a sealed container
- Collapsible water bowl + water
- Leash, harness or secure carrier
- Medications + vaccination records
- Waste bags / small litter tray
- Recent photo of you with your pet (for reunion)
Vehicle & home kit
Stays in the car and by the door
- Physical map of your region + evacuation routes
- Blanket and warm layers
- Jumper cables, ice scraper, small shovel
- Extra water and non-perishable snacks
- Full tank habit: refuel at half during risk season
- Printed family emergency plan (below)
05 — Home
Room-by-room readiness checklist
Walk your home one room at a time and confirm each essential is where it should be.
Kitchen
- 30-day food supply rotated and dated (FIFO)
- Manual can opener and eating supplies
- Fire extinguisher within reach (check gauge)
- Bottled/stored water away from heat and light
Bathroom
- First-aid kit stocked and in-date
- Two-week supply of prescriptions
- Hygiene supplies and sanitation bags
- Water purification tablets or filter
Bedrooms
- Flashlight and shoes within reach of each bed
- Warm layers and cold-rated sleeping bags
- Go-bag stored where you can grab it fast
- Whistle to signal for help
Living area
- Battery/hand-crank radio charged and tested
- Power bank topped up
- Backup heat/light plan ready for winter
- Meeting-point and contact list posted visibly
Entry / garage
- Go-bags staged by the exit
- Vehicle kept above half a tank in risk season
- Utility shut-offs (gas, water, breaker) labeled
- Everyone knows how to shut off utilities safely
06 — Family plan
Your printable family emergency plan
Fill this in together, then print it and post a copy where everyone can see it.
Meeting points & routes
- Meeting point near home
- e.g. the big tree at the end of the driveway
- Meeting point outside the neighbourhood
- e.g. the library parking lot on Main St
- Out-of-area meeting point
- A relative or friend's home 100+ km away
- Primary evacuation route
- Main roads out of your area
- Backup evacuation route
- An alternate in case the main road is closed
Emergency contacts
- Out-of-town contact (everyone checks in here)
- Name + phone — often easier to reach long-distance
- Local emergency contact
- A nearby friend or neighbour
- Family doctor / clinic
- Name + phone
- Insurance (home/auto)
- Provider + policy number
- Utility emergency lines
- Power / gas / water
- Veterinarian / emergency vet
- Name + phone
Who does what
Assign a person to each job so nothing is forgotten in the rush.
- Grabs the go-bags
- Gets the kids ready
- Gets the pets & pet bag
- Shuts off utilities if needed
- Makes the check-in calls
- Drives / navigates
07 — Scenarios
How you'd hold up, scenario by scenario
Your readiness across six realistic emergencies, based on your current supplies.
72-hour power outage
3 days
You'd get through it, but Heating is stretched thin.
7-day winter storm
7 days
Heating would fail you here — fix this first.
Wildfire evacuation
Leave in 30 min
Go-bags would fail you here — fix this first.
Flood
2–4 days
You're fully prepared for this one — every essential is covered.
Water contamination
5+ days
Purification would fail you here — fix this first.
Cyberattack
Unknown
You'd get through it, but Cash and Communications are stretched thin.
08 — Timeline
What to do in the first 24 hours
A calm, ordered response so you're never guessing what comes next when it hits.
- 0–2 hours
Stabilize
- Keep the fridge and freezer closed to preserve food
- Check the breaker panel and unplug sensitive electronics
- Check on children, elderly family and neighbours
- Start conserving phone battery and switch on your radio
- 2–8 hours
Preserve
- Cook the most perishable food first
- Switch to your backup lighting and heat plan
- Confirm everyone knows the meeting points
- Begin rationing water to your daily target
- 8–24 hours
Sustain
- Track the food-safety window in fridge and freezer
- Manage battery and power-bank reserves
- Check in with your out-of-town contact
- Review whether to stay or evacuate
- 24+ hours
Extended event
- Follow your rationing plan for food and water
- Keep documents and go-bags ready in case things worsen
- Rotate who rests so someone is always alert
- Stay on official channels for updates and orders
09 — Upkeep
Keep your plan from going stale
A quick seasonal routine so your supplies and plan stay current all year.
Spring
Flood & storm season- Test sump pump and clear gutters/drains
- Refresh stored water and check expiry dates
- Review flood evacuation route
Summer
Wildfire & heat- Re-pack and update go-bags for the year
- Clear brush and flammables around the home
- Check that pet supplies are current
Fall
Prepare for winter- Service backup heat and test the radio
- Rotate your 30-day food supply into everyday meals
- Replace flashlight and radio batteries
Winter
Storms & outages- Keep the vehicle above half a tank
- Confirm warm layers and sleeping bags are ready
- Confirm your no-power heat plan
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