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STARTER PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST Idaho Modern Prepper Version 1.3 | November 8, 2026 OUR APPROACH: A HOUSEHOLD PLANNING WORKSHEET Use what you have first. Adapt this checklist to your emergency, household, and actual carrying ability. This is not a complete emergency response plan. Follow local emergency instructions. HOUSEHOLD PLAN [ ] List likely local emergencies and ways to receive official alerts. [ ] Record household members, pets, accessibility and communication needs. [ ] Write sheltering actions and specific leaving triggers for each hazard. [ ] Agree on nearby and farther-away destinations, permission, and two routes where possible. [ ] Record an out-of-area contact and how to reconnect if separated. [ ] Check destination access, transport, pet arrangements, and alternatives if roads close. Nearby destination / route: _____________________________________ Farther destination / route: ____________________________________ Leaving trigger / decision maker: _______________________________ Contact / meeting plan: _________________________________________ SUPPLIES TO ACCOUNT FOR [ ] Safe water, food-grade containers, and safe replenishment appropriate to the hazard. [ ] Familiar ready-to-eat meals; account for calories, protein, fats, variety, and allergies. [ ] Medication and any storage requirements; coordinate needs with clinician/pharmacist. [ ] First aid, sanitation, toilet needs, hygiene, and waste supplies. [ ] Suitable clothing, footwear, weather protection, and bedding. [ ] Lighting, communications, charging, and necessary power backups. [ ] Essential documents, contact information, keys, and pet supplies. [ ] Can opener, easy-open portions, and necessary assistive equipment. SPREAD THE PLAN [ ] Assign essentials to carry bag, vehicle loading kit, home reserve, and agreed backup location. [ ] Identify what still works if home or vehicle is unavailable. [ ] Obtain permission for backup storage and check access and conditions. [ ] Keep loads manageable; plan smaller containers or help as needed. [ ] Weigh, lift, load, open, and use supplies safely. Record changes. Carry bag weight: ______ Vehicle kit weight: ______ Help needed: ______ Next action / budget: ___________________________________________ Review date: ______________ SOURCED WATER BASELINE CDC recommends storing at least 1 US gallon/person/day for 3 days; more may be needed for heat, pregnancy, illness, or pets. Consider a longer reserve if possible. This is stored supply, not a carrying target. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/water-emergency/about/how-to-create-and-store-an-emergency-water-supply.html Planning reference: https://ioem.idaho.gov/creating-an-emergency-plan/ Blank worksheet; no completed tests or results are claimed. Measurements: US gallons, pounds and ounces; feet and inches; Fahrenheit. Keep completed contact and medical details private.