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General Home Hazards Have emergency numbers next to every phone. Install smoke detectors on every floor and inside or near every bedroom. Test monthly. Install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on...
Last updated: January 26, 2026

Emergency Cooking Methods
Emergency Cooking Without Power: A Practical Guide Learning to cook without electricity or gas keeps you fed and comfortable. Why Emergency Cooking Matters More Than Just Food Cooking serves multiple...
Last updated: January 26, 2026

Emergency Food Storage Checklist
Use these checklists to build your emergency food supply step by step Quick Start: 3-Day Food Supply Goal: Store enough food for 3 days per person Per Person for 3...
Last updated: January 23, 2026

Water Storage Guide
Emergency Water Storage: A Beginner’s Guide Clean water is essential for your health. During emergencies, tap water may not be available. That’s why storing water is one of the most...
Last updated: January 23, 2026

Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
Kit Storage and Maintenance Guidelines The 12 Areas of Emergency Preparedness 1) Shelter, Clothing, & Fire 2) Water 3) Food 4) Hygiene & Sanitation 5) Light & Power 6) First...
Last updated: January 21, 2026

Important Documents Checklist
It is important to have printed copies of documents for identification and reference during anemergency and to help in post-emergency recovery. These documents can be reduced to a size that...
Last updated: January 21, 2026

Basic First Aid Kit
This suggested first aid kit list is a basis for creating your own list of first aid supplies. Add items according to your and your family’s training, needs, and abilities....
Last updated: January 23, 2026
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Have an emergency kit in the car to help you and your family be ready for an accident, breakdown, getting lost, or other vehicle related emergency. Have one in each...
Last updated: January 21, 2026

December 2025: The Happiest Time of the Year!
Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or any gift-giving event is a great “excuse” to give the gift of preparedness to those you care about. Here are some “practical” gift ideas....
Last updated: January 21, 2026

Gov. Cox Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Intensify
Gov. Cox today signed Executive Order 2025-08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across Utah. The order, effective immediately, unlocks all available state resources to...
Last updated: November 28, 2025