Carbon Monoxide Detector for an Apartment: A Renter's Guide
Where to put a carbon monoxide detector in an apartment, which type keeps working in a power outage, and when your landlord has to provide one.
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City Crisis Scenarios
Step-by-step action plans for urban-specific emergencies.
Small Apartment Go Bag Checklist for Renters
A complete go bag checklist designed for renters in small apartments. Covers what to pack, where to store it, and how to build one for under $75 without wasting closet space.
Emergency Stove for Indoor Use: Safe Cooking Without Electricity
The best emergency stove for indoor use when the power is out: your gas stovetop, an electric kettle on a power station, or Sterno for warming food.
Apartment Fire Evacuation Plan for High-Rise Renters
A practical fire evacuation plan for high-rise apartment renters. Covers stairwell routes, go-bag placement, when to shelter in place, and how to prep without spending a fortune.
Apartment Earthquake Kit: What You Need When the Building Shakes
A complete earthquake preparation guide for apartment dwellers. What to secure, what to store, and how to evacuate a high-rise safely.
High-Rise Evacuation Plan: A Renter's Complete Guide
If you live above the 5th floor, evacuating during a fire, earthquake, or attack is completely different. Here's your floor-by-floor strategy.
What to Do When the Power Goes Out in an Apartment
What to do when the power goes out, from the first 30 minutes to day three: light, food timing, phone power, water and safety in an apartment.