REDSCORE · PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS
Preparedness, self-protection and civil protection guides
Free guides to household preparedness, self-protection, crisis communication, civil protection campaigns and digital public information.
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Prepping in moderation: a practical guide for beginners
Prepping can sound like bunkers, piles of equipment and a life on constant alert. Preparation can instead be practical, affordable and proportionate to your life. You do not need to become a survival expert. Manageable supplies and a few clear decisions are a useful start.
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Plan emergency supplies: checklist & water calculator
Want to build emergency supplies but unsure where to start? Plan water and food for your household. Use the free stock checklist, water calculator and shopping aid without creating an account.
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Pack an emergency backpack: a personal checklist
Prepared emergency luggage helps if you need to leave home at short notice. A backpack keeps your hands free and should remain manageable to carry.
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Power outage: prepare light, information and supplies
During a longer power outage, lighting, heating, refrigeration and communications may be affected. A few prepared items can make everyday life easier.
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Civil protection campaigns: make preparedness understandable
A civil protection campaign should help people prepare and find reliable information. This guide is for associations, community initiatives and communication teams. It focuses on understandable tasks, traceable sources and a realistic starting point.
Read guide →Household preparedness: get ready step by step
Household preparedness means getting ready for possible disruptions at home. Plan water, usable food, reliable information and support for the people in your household. Start small and systematically check things you already own.
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Crisis communication: understand warnings and check sources
Clear information helps when a situation is uncertain. This guide explains crisis communication from the public's perspective: who is responsible, where does a report apply and what should you do? A forwarded message is not automatically a verified warning.
Read guide →Citizen information portals: find reliable preparedness guidance
A citizen information portal can help when information is spread across organisations. Check who operates it, which sources it uses and whether its limits are clear. Professional design alone does not make a website an official authority.
Read guide →Digital public communication for civil protection and preparedness
Digital public communication can lead to a practical action: checking stock, finding a warning source or recording a contact. This guide is for initiatives, associations and communication teams. It covers editorial basics, not an automatically available government campaign platform.
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Self-protection: prepare, act calmly and know where to get help
Self-protection includes preparation and knowing how to act appropriately during an emergency. It involves calm decisions, usable supplies and access to help. Here it does not mean weapons or a promise that every incident can be handled alone.
Read guide →Make preparedness part of your everyday life
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