PrepSevere weather checklists
Each list covers one kind of storm, in order: what to have, what to do before, and what to do when it's forecast. Pick one, check things off and print it. Nothing leaves this browser.
Pick what you're preparing for
From preppantry.app. Checked 2 November 2026. Independent tool, not official advice.
How it works
The lists use Ready.gov's hazard pages and the CDC's safety pages, reworded, put in order and made into check-off lists. This is an independent tool.
Local officials know your area best. Follow their instructions, and any evacuation order, over anything on these pages.
We've only built lists where official pages give enough to work from. Ready.gov has pages on many more hazards.
Common questions
What should I do when a storm warning is issued?
Follow the instructions of local officials. Ready.gov's hazard pages say what to do for each kind of storm, and our lists put that in order.
What do these checklists have in common?
Water, food that needs no cooking, medications, flashlights, batteries, a radio and a charged phone. If you have those, you've done most of it. Start with Ready.gov's basic kit.
Do I need a generator?
Not to use these lists. If you have one, Ready.gov says to run it outdoors only, at least 20 feet from windows, doors and attached garages. Never use it indoors or in a garage.
Which hazards aren't covered here?
These are the two we've built so far. Ready.gov has pages on earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes and more.
Sources
Checked on 2 November 2026. This is an independent tool and not official advice. See sources and method.