The Quest field guide · 4 practical steps
STEP 01
Walk through a normal day
List what each person needs for drinking, meals, hygiene, communication, and comfort. Include infants, pets, and accessibility needs.
STEP 02
Plan meals you already know
Choose familiar shelf-stable foods and a manual can opener. Check dietary needs and plan options that can be eaten without cooking.
STEP 03
Make a written essentials list
Include water, lighting, charging, first aid supplies, and personal necessities. Discuss medication needs with your pharmacist or clinician.
STEP 04
Check it together
Choose a place for the essentials. Show everyone where things are, label them clearly, and set a date to check supplies again.
Further reading: Ready.gov: Make a plan. Follow local official instructions for current conditions.
Turn knowledge into capability
Practice it together.
Pick one step from this guide. Try it with your household, discuss what you learned, and record your next action in The Quest app.
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