https://www.preperguide.com/en/ Clear, practical guides to emergency kits, water and food storage, power outages, earthquakes and keeping your family safe. No panic, just checklists. en https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/canned-food-after-expiration-date/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/canned-food-after-expiration-date/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe difference between 'best before' and 'use by', how long canned food stays good past the date, the warning signs that mean a can goes in the trash, and how to store cans so they last as long as possible. https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCarbon monoxide has no smell, color or taste and kills people in their sleep. What produces it at home, the signs of poisoning, where to put a detector and what to do the moment the alarm sounds. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/cpr-and-how-to-use-a-defibrillator/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/cpr-and-how-to-use-a-defibrillator/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do if someone collapses and isn't breathing normally: how to recognize cardiac arrest, why you call the emergency number at once, how to do chest compressions properly and how to use an automated external defibrillator, even if you've never taken a course. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/earthquake-outdoors-car-metro-mall/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/earthquake-outdoors-car-metro-mall/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do if an earthquake hits while you're outdoors, driving, on the subway, in a store, at work, in the mountains or in a wheelchair. The rules that differ from being at home, and the mistakes that injure most people. https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/is-my-building-earthquake-safe/https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/is-my-building-earthquake-safe/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat the age of a building tells you about its earthquake resistance, the building types most at risk, warning signs to look for, where to find official seismic ratings and what owners, tenants and buyers can do. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/stuck-in-car-in-snow/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/stuck-in-car-in-snow/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do if you're stranded in your car in a snowstorm: why you shouldn't walk off, how to keep warm without poisoning yourself, how long to run the engine, how to be seen and what to keep in the trunk all winter. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/ups-backup-for-gas-boiler/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/ups-backup-for-gas-boiler/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhy a gas boiler shuts down in a power cut, what kind of UPS it needs (pure sine wave, power rating, battery), how to work out how many hours you get, common installation problems and when a portable power station is the better choice. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/winter-preparedness-checklist-home-car/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/winter-preparedness-checklist-home-car/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe checklist to work through before the first hard frost: chimney and heating, alarms, supplies for a multi-day power cut, pipes, roof, car and winter trunk kit. Everything worth doing now, while it's still autumn. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/72-hour-emergency-kit/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/72-hour-emergency-kit/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat goes in a 72-hour go bag as recommended by FEMA and the European Commission, how heavy it should be and where to keep it. A tickable checklist, explained item by item. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/air-raid-and-drone-alerts-taking-shelter/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/air-raid-and-drone-alerts-taking-shelter/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do when an air raid siren sounds or a phone alert warns of an aerial threat: the safest spot in an apartment, the two-wall rule, what to do outdoors or in a car, how to set up a shelter corner and what to do with drone debris. https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/balcony-vegetable-garden/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/balcony-vegetable-garden/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat you can grow on a balcony, in which containers, when to sow and how much you can realistically harvest. Plus sprouts and microgreens that grow on a windowsill all year. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/car-emergency-kit/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/car-emergency-kit/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeyond what the law requires in your country, what to keep in your car so you're not stranded for hours in cold, heat or on a closed road. https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/cash-in-an-emergency/https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/cash-in-an-emergency/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTIn a power cut, cards and cash machines stop working. Why European authorities now advise keeping some cash at home, how much is reasonable and how to keep it safe. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/common-prepping-mistakes/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/common-prepping-mistakes/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFrom stockpiles nobody eats to go bags too heavy to carry and generators run in the garage. The mistakes almost every beginner makes, and how to avoid them. https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/cooking-without-power/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/cooking-without-power/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCamping stove, induction hob on a power station, passive cooking in a thermos and no-cook meals. What to choose for an apartment, and the rules that prevent poisoning. https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/dehydrated-and-freeze-dried-food/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/dehydrated-and-freeze-dried-food/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe difference between dehydrated and freeze-dried, how long each lasts, how to dry your own fruit and vegetables and when 25-year survival food packs make sense. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/earthquake-what-to-do/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/earthquake-what-to-do/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to prepare your home for an earthquake, what to do in the seconds of shaking, why you shouldn't run for the stairs and what to check afterwards. https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/emergency-fund-and-budget/https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/emergency-fund-and-budget/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow much to put aside, where to keep your emergency fund, how to make a simple budget that actually works and what to do if your income suddenly stops. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/emergency-medication-supply/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/emergency-medication-supply/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to talk to your doctor about a 1 to 2-week reserve, how to store medicines properly (including insulin without power) and what to do if you run out in a crisis. https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/emergency-pantry-rotation/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/emergency-pantry-rotation/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to build two weeks of food from your normal shopping, store it properly and eat it before it expires. https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/emergency-water-purification/https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/emergency-water-purification/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFour ways to make contaminated tap water, well water or rainwater safe. What each method removes and what it doesn't, with exact amounts. https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/essential-home-tools/https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/essential-home-tools/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe tools you need to fix small things yourself and cope after a storm, flood or earthquake. The basic list, what to buy first and what to leave for later. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/family-emergency-plan/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/family-emergency-plan/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMeeting points, an out-of-town contact, who picks up the kids, what happens to pets. A simple one-page plan any family can make in an evening. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/first-aid-kit-checklist/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/first-aid-kit-checklist/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe complete checklist for a family first aid kit, by category: dressings, instruments, antiseptics and common medicines. Plus what to add for children and for emergencies. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/flood-what-to-do/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/flood-what-to-do/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFlood warnings, what to do if your home is in a flood zone, how to evacuate and what to check when you return. Advice for your home and for the road. https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/gold-and-silver-in-a-crisis/https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/gold-and-silver-in-a-crisis/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhy precious metals are seen as a crisis hedge, what risks they carry, the difference between bars, coins and jewelry, and what to watch out for when buying. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/heating-without-power/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/heating-without-power/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do in winter when the power and heating go off: how to keep the warmth in one room, which heat sources are safe indoors and what you must never use. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/heatwave-safety/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/heatwave-safety/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to keep your home cool without air conditioning, how much to drink, how to recognize heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and what to do until the ambulance arrives. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/home-emergency-supplies/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/home-emergency-supplies/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to keep at home to get through two weeks of power cuts, snowstorms, lockdowns or water outages without worry. A complete checklist, by category. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/home-generator-guide/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/home-generator-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTConventional or inverter, gasoline, diesel or propane? How to size a generator, how to connect it to your house legally and why you never run it in the garage. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/home-medical-devices/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/home-medical-devices/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich medical devices are worth having at home, how to choose them and how to read the results correctly. How they help you decide whether to call a doctor, especially in a crisis. https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/home-security/https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/home-security/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to make your house or apartment harder to break into, which alarm system to choose, which cameras keep working without power and the simple habits that deter burglars. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/home-solar-and-alternative-energy/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/home-solar-and-alternative-energy/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich renewable systems make sense for a home, how a solar system with battery backup works in a power cut, and what you can do even in an apartment. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/house-fire-safety/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/house-fire-safety/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmoke alarms, fire extinguishers and an escape plan. What to do if a pan of oil catches fire, an appliance burns or smoke fills the stairwell. https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/how-much-water-to-store/https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/how-much-water-to-store/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe common recommendation is 4 liters (about 1 gallon) per person per day. How to calculate your household's supply, which containers to use, where to keep them and how long water lasts. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/how-to-prepare-for-an-emergency/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/how-to-prepare-for-an-emergency/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTYou don't need a bunker or a big budget. The seven steps that get any family ready for a few days without power, water or shops. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/hygiene-without-running-water/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/hygiene-without-running-water/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to wash with two liters of water, how to set up an emergency toilet when the water stops in an apartment building and how to handle waste to avoid disease. https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/indoor-air-quality/https://www.preperguide.com/en/home/indoor-air-quality/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTCity pollution, mold, wildfire smoke and dust after an earthquake. When you need a HEPA air purifier or a dehumidifier, and how to choose one. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/lighting-and-communication-without-power/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/lighting-and-communication-without-power/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhich flashlights and lanterns are worth it, why you need a battery radio, how to keep your phone alive for days and how to stay in touch when the mobile network is down. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/maslow-hierarchy-of-needs-in-a-crisis/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergency-kit/maslow-hierarchy-of-needs-in-a-crisis/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTMaslow's hierarchy of needs used as a preparedness plan: from water and warmth to safety, family, skills and helping others. Interactive, level by level. https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/non-perishable-food-list/https://www.preperguide.com/en/food/non-perishable-food-list/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOver 40 foods that keep for months or years without a fridge, grouped by category, with shelf life and storage tips. What to buy first and what to avoid. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/nuclear-emergency-and-iodine-tablets/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/nuclear-emergency-and-iodine-tablets/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do in the first hours after a nuclear accident: get inside, stay inside, stay tuned. How to decontaminate, which food and water are safe, and what potassium iodide tablets do, who they're for and when to take them. https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/portable-power-station-guide/https://www.preperguide.com/en/energy/portable-power-station-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat a 500, 1,000 or 2,000 Wh power station can run, how long it keeps a fridge, boiler or router going, LiFePO4 vs NMC, and when a solar panel is worth it. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/power-outage-blackout/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/power-outage-blackout/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat stops working when the grid goes down, what to do in the first hours, how to keep the food in your fridge safe and how to get through several days without power, summer or winter. https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/preparing-for-an-economic-crisis/https://www.preperguide.com/en/money/preparing-for-an-economic-crisis/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTInflation, rising prices, layoffs, higher loan payments. Ten things you can do now so your family gets through hard economic times more easily. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/sirens-emergency-alerts-and-shelters/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/sirens-emergency-alerts-and-shelters/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow public warning systems work, why you should never turn off emergency alerts on your phone, how to find your nearest shelter and what to take with you. https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/telehealth-guide/https://www.preperguide.com/en/health/telehealth-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat a remote consultation is, how to get one from your family doctor or a private service, what it can and can't do, and how to prepare for an online appointment. https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/water-filters-guide/https://www.preperguide.com/en/water/water-filters-guide/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFilter jug, under-sink filter, reverse osmosis, portable or gravity filter. What each removes, what it costs to maintain and which make sense in a crisis. https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/winter-storm-and-extreme-cold/https://www.preperguide.com/en/emergencies/winter-storm-and-extreme-cold/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat to do if you're snowed in, how to stop pipes freezing, how to recognize hypothermia and frostbite, and how to stay safe if the power and heating go off. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/romania-winter-house-fires-older-people/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/romania-winter-house-fires-older-people/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOn 27 October 2026 two men aged 75 and 80 died in house fires in Romania's Vrancea county. The national emergency inspectorate (IGSU) warned that stoves, uncleaned chimneys and flue pipes too close to flammable materials cause most cold-season fires. The advice applies wherever homes are heated with wood or gas. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/uk-be-ready-campaign-three-days-supplies/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/uk-be-ready-campaign-three-days-supplies/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe UK government launched its Be Ready campaign on 22 October 2026, the first step of a three-year program. The advice: be able to cope for at least three days without power, water, phone or internet. The checklist closely matches the EU's own 72-hour guidance. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/drone-romanian-airspace-sulina-ro-alert/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/drone-romanian-airspace-sulina-ro-alert/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOn 14 October 2026 a Russian drone briefly entered Romanian airspace over the Black Sea east of Sulina before turning back towards Ukraine. Residents of eastern and northern Tulcea county received a RO-ALERT message at 10:19; the all-clear came at 11:22. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/romania-schools-drone-alert-shelter-procedures/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/romania-schools-drone-alert-shelter-procedures/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTIn September 2026 Romania's Department for Emergency Situations sent schools clear rules for air alerts: pupils go to basements or windowless rooms and stay there until the all-clear, and parents should not come to collect them. The same logic applies to schools anywhere. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/eu-citizens-panel-20-preparedness-recommendations/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/eu-citizens-panel-20-preparedness-recommendations/Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTA panel of 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 member states gave the European Commission 20 recommendations on crisis preparedness in May 2026: education, alerts tailored to people's needs, countering disinformation, support for older and disabled people, and household brochures on 72-hour self-sufficiency. https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/germany-bbk-guide-10-days-supplies/https://www.preperguide.com/en/news/germany-bbk-guide-10-days-supplies/Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTGermany's Federal Office of Civil Protection (BBK) published a new edition of its household guide in October 2025. It recommends about ten days of supplies and adds chapters on spotting misinformation, supporting children and relatives, storing documents and, for the first time, what to do in case of explosions.