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Household Preparedness by U.S. Region

Preparedness priorities vary dramatically by region. The same checklist that's complete in Iowa is dangerous in coastal Florida or wildfire California.

In this guide

  1. 1 · Executive summary
  2. 2 · Key takeaways
  3. 3 · Key strategies
  4. 4 · Pro-tips checklist
  5. 5 · FAQ
  6. 6 · Related guides & tools

Executive summary

Preparedness priorities vary dramatically by region. The same checklist that's complete in Iowa is dangerous in coastal Florida or wildfire California.

  • Coastal: hurricane + flood
  • West: wildfire + EQ
  • Midwest: tornado + winter storm

Key takeaways

  • Coastal: hurricane + flood
  • West: wildfire + EQ
  • Midwest: tornado + winter storm
  • Northeast: nor'easter + ice storm

Key strategies

  1. Strategy 1

    Coastal: hurricane + flood

  2. Strategy 2

    West: wildfire + EQ

  3. Strategy 3

    Midwest: tornado + winter storm

  4. Strategy 4

    Northeast: nor'easter + ice storm

Pro-tips checklist

  • Adjust go-bag for regional risks
  • Re-check seasonal supplies twice yearly

FAQ

Which region is hardest to prepare for?

California — wildfire + EQ + secondary perils combine. Preparedness budget should be highest.