Free survival guides, straight from the source
Official guidance from FEMA, the CDC, the National Weather Service and more, sorted by the job you need to do. Free to read, no sign-up.
Preventing Hypothermia
Spotting dangerous cold in adults and babies, and how to warm someone safely.
CDCRead the official guide ↗About Heat and Your Health
Staying cool, drinking enough and recognizing heat illness, with higher-risk groups.
CDCRead the official guide ↗Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Basics
Where carbon monoxide comes from, the symptoms, and how to prevent poisoning.
CDCRead the official guide ↗Heat Safety
Heat waves, heat illness warning signs and how to stay safe.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Water
How much water to store, how to store it, and how to make water safe in an emergency.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Rip Current Safety
Recognising rip currents and how to escape one.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Food Safety During a Power Outage
How long food stays safe in the fridge and freezer, and what to throw away.
FoodSafety.govRead the official guide ↗Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency
Deciding which food to keep after outages and floods, and cleaning cans and surfaces.
CDCRead the official guide ↗Food
Building an emergency food supply and keeping it safe.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Complete Guide to Home Canning
Tested home canning methods, equipment, processing times and botulism safety.
USDARead the official guide ↗Power Outages
What to do before, during and after a power outage.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Power Outage Safety
Staying safe at home when the power is out, including generators and food.
American Red CrossRead the official guide ↗Hurricane Safety
Storm surge, flooding, wind and what to do before, during and after.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Hurricanes
Preparing your home and family for hurricane season.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Tornado Safety
Where to shelter and what to do before, during and after a tornado.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Lightning Safety
When to get inside, where is safe, and helping someone struck by lightning.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Winter Weather Safety
Cold, snow and ice: staying safe at home and on the road.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Winter Weather
Cold injuries, safe heating and being cut off by snow and ice.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Extreme Heat
Recognising heat illness and the steps that cool you down.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Floods
Flood actions before, during and after, and why to never drive through floodwater.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Flood Safety
Flood safety tips, including turning around at flooded roads.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Earthquakes
What to do during shaking and in the hours after.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Wildfires
Preparing your home, evacuating in time and protecting yourself from smoke.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Tsunamis
Warning signs, getting to high ground and staying safe afterwards.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Tsunami Safety
Tsunami actions for coastal residents and visitors.
National Weather ServiceRead the official guide ↗Radiation Emergencies
Get inside, stay inside and stay tuned, plus fallout shelter basics.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Chemical Emergencies
Evacuating or sheltering in place during a chemical release.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗About Chemical Emergencies
Leaving the area, removing chemicals from your body and getting help.
CDCRead the official guide ↗Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
The full FEMA handbook on risks, family plans, supplies and recovery (PDF).
FEMARead the official guide ↗Build a Kit
The basic emergency supply list for your home.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Make a Plan
Making a family emergency plan, step by step.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Financial Preparedness
Cash, insurance and the documents to keep ready.
Ready.gov (FEMA)Read the official guide ↗Nothing here yet.
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