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Free Home Emergency Checklists

Every checklist we offer — free, no strings attached. Enter your email once and we'll send you the full library.

These checklists are built for homeowners — not generic FEMA printouts. Each one is organized by timeline, prioritized by impact, and written in plain language. Download the ones you need or get the full library at once.

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Hurricane Home Prep Checklist

150+ action items organized by timeline — before the season, 72 hours out, day of, and after the storm. Covers generators, shutters, flood insurance, and evacuation.

  • Generator sizing and buying guide
  • 72-hour pre-storm timeline
  • Evacuation decision framework
  • Post-storm documentation checklist
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Flood Preparedness Checklist

Insurance steps, barrier installation, sump pump maintenance, and a complete post-flood recovery guide. Includes the 30-day insurance reminder.

  • Flood zone lookup instructions
  • Insurance coverage gap finder
  • Sump pump maintenance schedule
  • Post-flood recovery timeline
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Wildfire Home Protection Checklist

Defensible space tasks by zone, home hardening checklist, go-bag packing list, and evacuation planning guide. Built for fire season preparation.

  • Zone 1 and Zone 2 defensible space tasks
  • Home hardening priority list
  • Go-bag packing list
  • Evacuation trigger worksheet
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Tornado Preparedness Checklist

Shelter planning, alert system setup, mobile home safety guide, and post-tornado recovery steps. Includes the 60-second shelter drill framework.

  • Shelter location planning worksheet
  • Alert system setup guide
  • Safe room buying checklist
  • Post-tornado insurance steps
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Winter Storm Preparedness Checklist

Pipe winterization, furnace maintenance, ice dam prevention, and emergency supply list. Organized by pre-season, pre-storm, and post-storm.

  • Pipe insulation priority list
  • Furnace maintenance checklist
  • Ice dam prevention steps
  • 72-hour supply list