READINESS IS A PRACTICE. START HERE.INDEPENDENT PREPAREDNESS // EST. 2026

My plan

Your household. Your essentials. One step at a time.

A LITTLE PREPARATION. A LOT MORE PEACE OF MIND.

Make a plan.
Start with what you have.

You don’t need to do it all today. Set up your household, check a few essentials, and take the next small step.

Let’s make my plan No account. No pressure.
SMALL STEPS. SOMETHING YOU CAN USE.

YOUR PLAN IS TAKING SHAPE

0 of 12 steps complete.

2 people · 3 days

Steps you’ve checked, rather than a safety rating.

One small step to start.

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02 / YOUR HOUSEHOLD BASELINE

Your essentials, worked out.

Check the cupboard before you shop.

Supply starting points for your selected household size and number of days
EssentialYour starting pointMake it practical
Water6 US gallons23 LDrinking & sanitation. Add extra for pets, heat, and personal needs.
Food6 person-daysof familiar foodChoose meals your household eats, with little preparation.
Light & powerCheck what you ownLights, batteries & cablesTest your lights and charge essential devices.

Water: 1 US gallon per person per day. Three days is a starting point; follow local recommendations. CDC water guidance ↗

Found a gap? Build a list around what you’re missing.

03 / A FEW USEFUL ACTIONS

Small steps. A stronger plan.

Open a group and tick what you’ve actually done.

0 / 12 done
The everyday essentialsWater, food & light0 / 3
Stay connectedPower, information & contacts0 / 3
Care for your householdHealth, hygiene & dependents0 / 3
Be ready to leaveDocuments, routes & a rehearsal0 / 3

Bring your area into the plan.Optional forecast & nearby earthquake reports

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MET NORWAY / FORECAST

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USGS / MOST RECENT NEARBY

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Past 30 days · M 2.5+ · within 250 km / 155 mi. Distance is to the epicentre. Small events are not comprehensively reported worldwide.

Official warnings & local services

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No emergency notifications are sent by this dashboard.

Forecast: MET Norway / CC BY 4.0. USGS reports are preliminary and may change. Times shown in UTC. Follow local authorities for immediate decisions. City choices are not saved.

A LITTLE KNOW-HOW

Guidance for your next step.

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A plan you can reach for.

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