The Quest field guide · 4 practical steps

STEP 01

Follow local instructions

Know where official evacuation and sheltering instructions will be shared. Local authorities determine the safest actions for the conditions.

STEP 02

Choose your connections

Agree on meeting places and an out-of-area contact. Write them down so they are available when a phone is unavailable.

STEP 03

Plan for every household member

Discuss transportation, pets, mobility needs, and the essentials each person would need to take.

STEP 04

Revisit the plan

Update the plan when household routines change. Talk through a practice scenario without creating a real emergency.

Further reading: Ready.gov: Make a plan. Follow local official instructions for current conditions.

Turn knowledge into capability

Practice it together.

Pick one step from this guide. Try it with your household, discuss what you learned, and record your next action in The Quest app.

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