Urban Shelter-In-Place Basics
Series: 90-Day Survival Guide Sprint - Guide #1
Category: Preparation
Difficulty: Beginner
When This Matters
Shelter-in-place means staying home rather than evacuating. Use this during:
- Severe weather (tornadoes, hurricanes)
- Airborne hazards (chemical spills, smoke)
- Civil unrest
- Pandemic/health crisis
- Power grid failure
Priority Pyramid
- Security - Lock down home
- Water - Store and ration
- Food - Use stored supplies
- Warmth - Maintain temperature
- Sanitation - Manage waste
- Communication - Stay informed
Immediate Actions
| Action | Why |
|---|---|
| Lock doors/windows | Prevents entry |
| Close blinds | Reduces visibility |
| Fill bathtub | Water reserve |
| Charge devices | Communication |
Water Needs
- Drinking: 1 gal/person/day
- Hygiene: 1 gal/person/day
- Total: 3 gallons/day/person
Food Order
- Perishables first
- Freezer items
- Pantry
- Emergency reserves
Common Mistakes
- Not preparing early
- No water secured
- Generators indoors (CO danger)
- No cash on hand
Checklist (72 Hours)
- Water (1 gal/person/day)
- Food (3-day supply)
- Flashlight + batteries
- Radio (battery/crank)
- First aid kit
- Medications
- Cash
Sources
- FEMA: ready.gov
- Red Cross: redcross.org
- CDC: cdc.gov
Guide #1 of 90-Day Sprint