Emergency Essentials for people who don’t want to make disaster prep their whole personality.
Climate disasters. Infrastructure failures. Supply chain chaos. You know you should prepare, but...where to begin?
The Emergency Essentials kit if for you if:
You feel anxious about the future but don’t know where to start
You value community over isolated survivalist thinking
You want to gain confidence in your emergency skills
Build your kit.
Know your plan.
Sleep better.
Done.
Climate disasters. Infrastructure failures. Supply chain chaos. You know you should prepare, but...where to begin?
The Come What Mayday Emergency Essentials kit is for you if:
🟡 You feel uneasy about the future and want a clear, simple starting point
🟡 You care about readiness that supports your community, not lone-wolf survivalism
🟡 You want to build real confidence in your emergency skills, not just hope for the best
🟡 You want to invest in the right supplies, not panic-purchase random gear
These resources will guide you through building a solid foundation of emergency preparedness from:
✅ What to buy
✅ How to store it
✅ How to use it when it matters
Build your kit, know your plan, sleep better. Done.
No endless forums. No gear worship. No making this your whole thing. Just straightforward planning that gets you ready without taking over your life.
Community-Minded.
We're one another's safety net. This is about creating neighborhood safety nets, not individual fortresses. Because when crisis hits, isolation is a vulnerability, not a strength.
Clear-Headed, Not Catastrophizing.
Preparing isn't about living in constant fear. It's calm, methodical readiness that lets you sleep at night knowing you have a plan if the unexpected happens.
Jargon-Free.
No military terminology. No doomsday jargon. Just straightforward guidance to help you prepare for our changing world.
Adaptable to Where You Live.
Needs vary based on location. Miami ≠ Minneapolis. A studio apartment ≠ a suburban bungalow. This is for you no matter where you live. You’ll get frameworks for thinking through YOUR geographic circumstances, not generic checklists.
Budget-Conscious.
Stock foods you already like. Find supplies secondhand. Build intentionally over time. Prioritize so you're spending money on what actually matters.
Systems That Last.
Not one-time panic buying. You’ll create a rhythm that fits into your actual life, not a massive project that overwhelms and gets abandoned. Build a system to help you stay ready over time.
What’s Inside
3 Step-by-Step Playbooks
💧 Water: How to store, source and treat it so you don’t run out of safe drinking water.
🥫 Pantry: A plan for selecting, storing, and maintaining an emergency food supply.
📦 Stay-Put Kit: Tips, tools, and supplies to help you shelter-in-place during different types of emergencies
5 Action-Ready Checklists
✅ Water Plan Checklist: Make sure storage containers are filled, treatment supplies are ready, and backup plans are in place.
✅ Pantry Plan Checklist: Confirm you've stocked foods you'll actually eat, organized your rotation system, and set maintenance reminders.
✅ Stay-Put Kit Plan Checklist: Verify you've assembled supplies for sheltering at home through power outages, extreme weather, and infrastructure failures.
✅ First Aid Kit Checklist: Beyond band-aids, ensure you’ve assembled the medical supplies that could make the difference when roads are blocked, hospitals are overwhelmed, or help can’t reach you.
✅ Important Documents Checklist: Confirm you've copied, scanned, and secured everything you'd need to make your life easier, as well as thoughtful additions you'll be glad you thought of before you needed them.
Printable Resources
Month-by-Month Shopping List: Spread out purchases, stay on budget, and build over time.
Pantry & Kit Check Labels: Visual reminders to keep supplies fresh.
Water Treatment Quick Reference: A just-in-time resource to post inside a cupboard and keep in your emergency kit.
100+ Pantry Item Picture Book: A visual guide to brainstorm shelf-stable foods you’d enjoy having in your emergency pantry.