Preparedness That Makes Sense

What Ready5 Provides

Ready5 brings together free educational resources and optional planning publications to help households prepare in a calm, practical way.

  • Free Preparedness Resources

    The Ready5 website offers publicly accessible resources that include:

    • Plain-language overviews of common emergencies and disruptions

      (wildfires, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, heat events, power outages, and more)
    • Direct links to official U.S. and Canadian government preparedness websites
    • References to 72-hour planning guidance and supply recommendations
    • Links to regional emergency management and public safety agencies
    • General planning considerations for families, households, and caregivers

    These resources are designed to help users find and understand official guidance, not replace it.

  • Government-Aligned, Authority-First

    All Ready5 content is aligned with recognized public safety and emergency management guidance.

    Ready5:

    • Prioritizes links to official government and public safety sources
    • Does not issue emergency instructions, orders, or recommendations
    • Does not override guidance from authorities, emergency responders, or professionals

    In all situations, instructions from emergency services and government authorities take precedence.

  • Organizing Information — Not Giving Advice

    Emergency preparedness information is widely available but often fragmented, technical, or overwhelming.

    Ready5 helps by:

    • Organizing publicly available information in one place
    • Explaining concepts in clear, non-technical language
    • Providing structure for planning and documentation
    • Helping households think ahead without predicting or managing emergencies

    Ready5 does not provide professional advice, emergency response guidance, medical instruction, or technical training.
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Where Do You Want to Start?

  • Emergency Planning

    Disasters don’t wait. This guide walks you through simple, practical steps to protect your home and family — before it’s too late.

    Start Planning 

  • The First Responders Guide to House Hold Resilience

    The First Responder’s Guide to Household Resilience is an informational guide that helps households understand how emergencies commonly affect daily life and how to prepare responsibly through planning and coordination.

    Learn More about the Guide! 

Educational Publications Available Through Ready5

In addition to free resources, Ready5 offers optional educational materials designed to support structured planning before emergencies occur.

  • The First Responder’s Guide to Household Resilience

    The Guide is an educational reference written to help households understand:

    • How emergencies typically unfold
    • Why systems and services may be delayed or unavailable
    • How stress, uncertainty, and normalcy bias affect decisions
    • How planning and organization reduce preventable harm

    The Guide focuses on awareness, planning, and decision-making, not emergency response actions.

    It does not:

    • Teach medical treatment or first aid
    • Provide rescue or evacuation instructions
    • Replace professional training or official guidance

  • The Companion Household Resilience Workbook

    The Workbook is a printable planning and documentation tool designed to help households:

    • Record preparedness decisions in one place
    • Organize supplies, contacts, and documents
    • Assign household roles and responsibilities
    • Identify gaps before emergencies expose them
    • Practice low-risk planning and coordination activities

    The Workbook is intended for pre-event planning only and is not designed for use during active emergencies.

  • An All-Hazards Planning Framework

    Ready5 follows an all-hazards preparedness approach aligned with public emergency management standards.

    Instead of planning separately for every possible disaster, households prepare for shared impacts such as:

    • Power and communication outages
    • Delayed emergency response
    • Limited access to services
    • Supply disruptions
    • Temporary displacement

    This approach makes preparedness more realistic, flexible, and easier to maintain over time.
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What Ready5 Is — And Is Not

Ready5 Is:

  • An educational preparedness resource
  • A planning and organization framework
  • A directory to official emergency guidance
  • Designed for everyday household use

Ready5 Is Not:

  • A medical, legal, or emergency response service
  • A training or certification program
  • A source of professional advice
  • A replacement for 911 or local emergency services
  • A substitute for instructions from authorities or professionals
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  • Designed for Responsible Use

    Preparedness does not require panic or perfection.

    It begins with realistic planning, appropriate supplies, and clear structure that still works under stress.

    Ready5 exists to support preparation—not decision-making during crises.

  • Important Notice

    Ready5 provides general informational and educational content only.

    It does not provide professional, medical, legal, or emergency services, training, or instruction.

    Users must always follow directions from emergency responders, government authorities, medical professionals, and other qualified experts. Ready5 does not guarantee outcomes and assumes no responsibility for actions taken during emergencies.

  • The Ready5 Philosophy

    Preparedness is not about fear.

    It is about clarity, organization, and responsibility.

    Small, thoughtful steps taken ahead of time reduce confusion, injury, and preventable harm when systems are disrupted.
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Gov-Sourced Guidance
From Canada.ca & FEMA.gov

Information summarized from official government sources including Canada.ca, Public Safety Canada, and FEMA.