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Practical guides for ordinary families: what goes in an emergency kit, how much water and food to keep at home, and what to do in an earthquake or a long blackout. No panic, just checklists you can tick off.
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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, read as a preparedness plan. Start at the base: nothing above matters if the level below is missing. Tap a level to see what it means in a crisis.
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Physiological
Air, water, food, warmth
The base of everything. In a crisis this means clean air, at least 4 liters of water per person per day, food that keeps, warmth and sleep. Secure these first: nothing else matters if they are missing.
2 / 5
Safety
Shelter, health, security, money
A safe place to stay, medicine and first aid, protection for your home and enough money to get through. This is where the emergency kit, the first aid kit and the emergency fund live.
3 / 5
Belonging
Family, neighbors, community
People get through crises together. A family plan, a contact person in another city, neighbors who know each other and a way to communicate when phones are down.
4 / 5
Esteem
Skills and self-reliance
Knowing what to do gives confidence. First aid, basic repairs, growing a little food, cooking without power: every skill makes you less dependent and more useful to others.
5 / 5
Self-actualization
Calm, resilience, helping others
The top of the pyramid: staying calm, adapting, and having enough to help others. A prepared household is not a burden on emergency services and can lend a hand.
The rule of threes
A rough rule of thumb survival instructors use to set priorities. It is not a medical limit, but it shows what to secure first.
- 3 minutes without air
- 3 hours without shelter in extreme weather
- 3 days without water
- 3 weeks without food
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