72-hour go-bag
- 3 litres of water per person per day.
- Non-perishable food, manual can opener, utensils.
- First-aid kit with 7-day prescription medications.
- Battery radio, flashlight, powerbank, multi-tool, cash.
Home hardening
- Anchor heavy furniture to wall studs.
- Latch kitchen cabinets, secure water heater.
- Know gas, water, and electricity shutoff locations.
- Drill 'drop-cover-hold' with household members quarterly.
Communication plan
- Designate an out-of-region contact everyone can reach.
- Pre-register the AiA companion on every household phone.
- Agree on two reunion points: one near home, one outside the neighbourhood.
- Print contact numbers on a wallet card — phones may not charge.
Medical readiness
- Photocopy prescriptions and insurance cards.
- Pack a 7-day supply of critical medications in the go-bag.
- Note blood types and allergies on the AiA ICE profile.
- Identify the nearest trauma centre and memorise the route.
Food and water
- Store 10 litres per person beyond the go-bag supply.
- Replace stored water every 6 months.
- Include pet food if applicable; infant formula if needed.
- Keep a manual can opener — electric ones fail in outages.
Light and power
- LED headlamp per person — hands-free is critical.
- Solar-charged powerbank for phones.
- Glow sticks for children (no fire risk).
- Spare batteries stored outside devices to prevent corrosion.
Information channels
- AiA companion app — geo-targeted alerts in your language.
- Battery or crank AM/FM radio.
- Know your local emergency frequency.
- Subscribe to national alert services (AFAD, FEMA WEA, EU-Alert).
Long-duration outages
- Plan for 14 days without power, water, or cellular.
- Coordinate with neighbours for shared resources.
- Know your nearest emergency shelter and its capacity.
- Keep vehicle fuel above half-tank at all times.
Children and dependents
- Pack comfort items and familiar snacks.
- Teach school-age children their full address and parent phone.
- Pre-authorise a backup caregiver at school/daycare.
- Include mobility aids and medical devices in the go-bag.
Practice and review
- Quarterly household drill: grab bag, meet at reunion point.
- Refresh go-bag contents every 6 months.
- Update AiA ICE profile after any medical or contact change.
- Debrief after real events — capture lessons and adjust the plan.