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Guides, checklists, and tools from Josh Baxter — FEMA-trained, Wilderness First Responder. Everything here is free.
The complete prepper's reference
The Complete Prepper's Reference
149 articles synthesized into 12 comprehensive chapters. Your definitive emergency preparedness guide — designed for print or screen.
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72-Hour Kit Checklist
Everything you need in your emergency kit for the first 72 hours. Organized by category with quantity guidance per person.
Preparedness Assessment Quiz
Find out exactly where you stand across 6 categories — water, food, medical, planning, gear, and skills. Takes 3 minutes.
Disaster Risk Profile by State
Find out what natural disasters are most likely where you live — earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire and more. Get a personalized prep checklist in 30 seconds.
Bug-Out Bag Packing List
A complete packing list optimized for weight, redundancy, and real-world use — not just survival fantasy.
Food Storage Inventory Sheet
Track your food storage rotation, expiry dates, and quantities with this printable inventory worksheet.
Family Emergency Plan Template
A fill-in template to document your family meeting points, emergency contacts, and evacuation routes.