Home emergency essentials
Get your home ready for power outages & severe weather.
Useful supplies. A clear plan. A little more confidence caring for your home and the people in it.
For houses, apartments & condos.
Real essentials. A place to start. Items sold separately.
Find what fits your home
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Small steps. Useful things.
Your ready shelf.
Four everyday needs. Start with what you own, then fill the gaps.
Light your space
Lepro AA Battery Lantern
A portable lantern for the room you’re in.
In stock
$33.95 USD
Choose options & shopRequires 3 AA batteries; sold separately.
Stay informed
Hand-Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio
Keep a weather radio close at hand.
In stock
From $39.95 USD
Choose options & shopCheck local NOAA reception before you need it.
Stay warm
Heat Holders Women’s Thermal Socks
Thermal socks to add to your warm layers.
In stock
$52.95 USD
Choose options & shopChoose your size and color on the product page.
Keep it together
Passport & Important Document Organizer
A place for important documents when you plan ahead.
In stock
$19.95 USD
Choose options & shopOrganize in advance. In a house fire, leave belongings behind.
The Local Prepper checklist
A plan for your kind of home.
Your people. Your space. What you already have. Start here, and we’ll help you put the pieces together.
My prepared home
Example checklist
Gather supplies. Make a plan. Take your next step.
STEP 1 OF 5 No email or account required
What are you preparing for?
Choose an emergency to start your checklist.
Get a personalized list, mark what you have, and shop only the additions you choose.
Planning starts with trusted guidance. Explore the Ready.gov supply list and our home emergency kit guide.
The winter edit
Warm layers.
Light within reach.
A few thoughtful additions for colder days and winter power outages.
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Rechargeable Magnetic Hand Warmers
Rechargeable hand warmers to keep close.
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$34.95 USD
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Reusable Snap-Activation Heat Packs — 5 Pack
Snap-activation heat packs for personal warmth.
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$35.95 USD
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UCO Sprout+ Rechargeable Lantern
A compact lantern for light where you need it.
In stock
$46.95 USD
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For the people everyone counts on
For the home you love. For the people you love.
You might be caring for a busy household, looking after a parent, or planning just for yourself. Getting prepared should feel like taking care of home.
We bring useful supplies and clear guidance together, so your next step feels manageable. Start with what you have. Make room for what matters.
Get to know Local Prepper →Know what to do. Know what to have.
Practical guidance for a prepared home.
THE PREPARED HOME / 01Home preparedness · 12 min read
How to build a home emergency supply shelf
Build a useful reserve around water, familiar food, lighting and personal needs—with a manageable plan for houses, apartments and condos.
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THE PREPARED HOME / 02Home preparedness · 12 min read
How to make a household evacuation plan
Plan destinations, transport, contacts and household support before packing a bag. Includes pets, accessibility and the distinction between evacuation and fire escape.
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THE PREPARED HOME / 03Home preparedness · 12 min read
How to prepare for a power outage at home
Prepare lighting, communications, food and household routines for an outage, with clear guidance on temperature, medicines and generator safety.
Read the guide →