Events to Get Your Emergency Preparedness Ducks in a Row…

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September 2026

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The Neighborhood That Has Your Back: Emergency Preparedness Starts Nextdoor

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 | 4pm PDT/7pm EDT (Zoom)
Hosted by: Annie of Come What Mayday

What if the most important thing you could do to prepare for the next storm, fire, or power outage wasn't buying supplies, but getting to know your neighbors?

​In this session, we'll talk about how to build real relationships in your neighborhood, even if the most you've managed so far is a wave from the driveway. We'll cover low-pressure ways to bring people together, plus how to make that first conversation feel a little less awkward, especially if you're an introvert.

Event Details
FREE!
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Event will not be recorded

​Cameras & Accessibility
Having your camera on is welcome and helps make cyberspace feel a little warmer, but it's never required. Come as you are, however that looks for you.

​If you need accommodations to participate fully, please reach out ahead of time. Thank you!

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Preparing Your Home for Climate Change: Get Ready With Me for the Anthropocene

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | 4pm PDT/7pm EDT (Zoom)
Hosted by: Annie of Come What Mayday

Feeling overwhelmed by all the "once in a lifetime" weather events happening every other month? Fair enough. But let's get moving anyway, because there's a lot within our control. I'll walk you through the components of a solid home emergency plan so you can rest easier at night.

​It's a lot easier to face the future with a plan and a friend, so let's make a plan together.

Event Details
FREE!
Virtual - Zoom link will be provided before event
Please Register by clicking the “Save Your Spot” button
Event will not be recorded

​Cameras & Accessibility
Having your camera on is welcome and helps make cyberspace feel a little warmer, but it's never required. Come as you are, however that looks for you.

​If you need accommodations to participate fully, please reach out ahead of time. Thank you!

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What’s in My (Go)Bag: A Visual Tour of What to Have Backpack-Ready in Case of an Emergency

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 | 12pm PDT/3pm EDT (Zoom)
Hosted by: Annie of Come What Mayday

Wildfire smoke on the horizon. A mandatory evacuation order. A knock on the door telling you it's time to go, now. When you've only got minutes to grab a bag and leave, what actually belongs in it?

​We'll cover the basics of what belongs in a Go Bag, then get into the nitty gritty. I'll share some of my favorite product picks, along with a few you can skip.

Event Details
FREE!
Virtual - Zoom link will be provided before event
Please Register by clicking the “Save Your Spot” button
Event will not be recorded

​Cameras & Accessibility
Having your camera on is welcome and helps make cyberspace feel a little warmer, but it's never required. Come as you are, however that looks for you.

​If you need accommodations to participate fully, please reach out ahead of time. Thank you!

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Let Us Grow Lettuce: A Quickstart Guide to Growing Greens Indoors (Even if You Live in a Tiny Apartment!)

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 | 4pm PDT/7pm EDT (Zoom)
Hosted by: Annie of Come What Mayday

No yard? No problem. You don't need a garden plot, or even a balcony, to grow your own produce. And in a world of increasingly shaky food supply chains (I’m looking at you, lettuce crop class of 2026), that's a skill worth having.

​I'll walk you through the basics of starting an indoor vegetable garden, from what to grow first to what you'll actually need to get going. The possibilities might surprise you.

Event Details
FREE!
Virtual - Zoom link will be provided before event
Please Register by clicking the “Save Your Spot” button
Event will not be recorded

​Cameras & Accessibility
Having your camera on is welcome and helps make cyberspace feel a little warmer, but it's never required. Come as you are, however that looks for you.

​If you need accommodations to participate fully, please reach out ahead of time. Thank you!

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What Others Are Saying…

  • "Going through the material it feels like I am being guided with humour, with compassion, with care and with so much wisdom. Even in the sections were I am personally the most underprepared, I was able to clearly see where the gaps were, and what to work on moving forward without any feelings of anxiety. "

  • "This feels like getting advice from a friend in a way that makes getting more prepared feel a lot less daunting."

  • "Really easy to understand, calm and thorough info. I like the printable checklists and instructions!"

  • "This resource is unlike anything else I’ve come across; a guide that not only wants you to be safe and well, but that also encourages you to bring others alongside in that journey."

  • “Reading through these resources I think healed a little part of me. Lol. Perhaps a bit dramatic but this stuff is emotional! It’s heavy! And I think that feeling of my younger self feeling heard and seen in wanting to be prepared is just such a shining testament to what is going on here, like you cupped my little face in your hands and told me we’ve got this.”

  • "This might be the most important "I didn't even know I needed this but now can't live without it" item I've ever been gifted? As someone who's a go-getter in most areas of my life but gets really overwhelmed thinking about climate change, I can't tell you how many times I've told myself I'm finally going to get more prepared only to stop before I even start. The intro, playbooks, and checklists that you get here are so comprehensive and offer way more than I could have anticipated without being too overwhelming."

  • "The term "prepper" has always made me think of a very specific type of person that looks nothing like me, but these materials have challenged that conditioning in the best way. You don't have to live alone in the woods, own a bunch of guns, and hoard canned goods to be prepared for the events of life that most of us would rather not think about. This is for busy parents, city and suburbs people, disabled and chronically ill people, those who live alone, those living in multigenerational homes, and so on. With these materials, you get real, actionable advice from a knowledgeable person who seems to earnestly want as many of us as possible to be ready to take care of ourselves and each other through the things we want to believe aren't real...but that we know *are* real."

  • "I think many of us have arrived at a point in which we're aware that we need to be prepared for emergency situations and climate catastrophe but have no idea where to begin, and the thought of even starting to prepare makes us feel like we're somehow speeding up the horrors. (Am I projecting here? Who's to say.) This is worth the small investment. It's not just a bunch of information to read; it's a step-by-step guide that you can follow as strictly or as loosely as makes sense for you according to your time, energy, and budget."

Ready. Set. Ready.

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