The Ultimate Emergency Preparedness Checklist: Protecting What Matters Most

When disaster strikes—be it a hurricane, flood, fire, or power outage—your level of preparedness makes all the difference. This isn’t just about stocking supplies. It’s about protecting your family, pets, critical devices, and peace of mind.

At EcoFlow Experts PR, we believe in more than backup power—we believe in building resilience. Whether you're sheltering in place or evacuating, here’s a checklist to help you stay confident and covered when every second counts.

🌟 Essential Emergency Kit – The 72-Hour Rule

• 🧃 1 gallon of water per person per day
• 🥫 3-day supply of non-perishable food
• 🛠️ Manual can opener & utensils
• 🔦 Flashlights or LED lanterns with extra batteries
• 🩹 First-aid kit
• 😷 N95 masks (smoke, virus, dust protection)
• 📣 Whistle to signal for help
• 🗺️ Local maps and emergency contact list
• 💵 Cash in small denominations
• 📁 Copies of IDs/documents in waterproof pouch
• 🔌 EcoFlow portable power station for phones, lights, or medical gear
• ☀️ Solar panel (foldable or rooftop) for off-grid recharging

⚡ Powering Through the Blackout

• 🛏️ Backup power for CPAP machines or oxygen concentrators
• 📱 Devices fully charged—phones, laptops, radios
• 🧊 Power for fans, small fridges, or water filters
• 🔋 Solar generator with AC/DC/USB outputs
• 💡 Power bank with flashlight for go-bags
• 🔁 Rechargeable batteries & USB charger

🐾 For Your Pets

• 🍖 3-day supply of food and water
• 🚰 Portable water bowl
• 🐕 Leash, harness, and crate
• 📋 Copies of vaccination records
• 💊 Medications or calming supplements
• 🧸 Comfort item (blanket or toy)
• 🏨 List of pet-friendly shelters or hotels

👵 For Seniors & People with Medical Needs

• 📄 List of medications and dosages
• 📦 Backup supply of essential meds
• 👓 Glasses, hearing aids, batteries
• 💡 Backup power for medical equipment
• 🦽 Mobility aids (walker, wheelchair, cane)
• 📞 Emergency contacts printed and ready
• 📝 Written care instructions for caregivers

🌪️ Disaster-Specific Readiness Tips

🏝️ Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

• 🔐 Secure windows & doors
• 🔋 Charge all devices & backup power
• 🚗 Know your evacuation route early

🌊 Floods

• 📦 Elevate valuables & electrical gear
• 🚧 Sandbags for entryways
• 🚫 Never drive through water

🌪️ Tornadoes

• 🏠 Identify an interior safe room
• 🪖 Helmets or cushions for cover
• 📲 Monitor alerts & sirens

🔥 Wildfires

• 🔥 Clear dry brush near home
• 🏃 Be ready to evacuate quickly
• 😷 Use N95 masks for air quality

❄️ Winter Storms

• 🧤 Stock warm blankets & clothes
• 🚰 Prevent frozen pipes
• ⚠️ Carbon monoxide monitors if using generators/heaters

🥣 Long-Term Food Security with ReadyWise

When grocery stores are closed or roads are blocked, shelf-stable meals offer peace of mind. That’s why we recommend ReadyWise freeze-dried food kits—designed for emergencies, easy to prepare, and built to last up to 25 years.

• ⛺ 72-hour kits for fast evacuations
• 📦 30-day & 3-month supply kits
• 🍓 Freeze-dried fruits, veggies, meats, and full meals
• 💧 Just add water—no cooking needed
• 🧳 Lightweight and stackable

🔋 Preparedness Is Power—We Can Help

At EcoFlow Experts PR, we help families, caregivers, and communities take control—especially when the grid can’t. We offer:

• ☀️ Solar & battery kits for emergency power
• 🐶 Pet- and caregiver-friendly backup solutions
• 🚚 Fast shipping to Puerto Rico and mainland USA
• 🌍 Bilingual support & certified safe shipping

🟧 Download this checklist and keep it printed in your emergency kit.

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