The Quest field guide · 4 practical steps
STEP 01
Choose reliable sources
Identify your local weather service, emergency management office, and utility information channels.
STEP 02
Write down your contacts
Choose an out-of-area contact and record essential phone numbers on paper. Keep copies where household members can find them.
STEP 03
Discuss meeting places
Agree on where to meet if you cannot return home. Include school, work, and caregiving routines in the conversation.
STEP 04
Practice the plan
Ask everyone to explain the plan in their own words. Update anything that is unclear or out of date.
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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