Question 1

What is a household emergency preparedness app?

Accepted Answer

A household emergency preparedness app helps families organise and track everything they need to stay safe during unexpected events — from essential supplies like food, water, and medications, to emergency plans with meeting points and communication protocols. ReadyEssentials brings all of this together in one place so your household is always ready.

Question 2

How do I build a family emergency plan?

Accepted Answer

With ReadyEssentials, you can create a step-by-step family emergency plan tailored to your household. Add meeting points (nearby, neighbourhood, and out-of-area), set up communication protocols, note medical needs, and assign roles. You can also share a read-only version with extended family or print wallet-sized emergency cards for your children.

Question 3

What should I track in a 72-hour emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

A 72-hour kit typically includes water (4 litres per person per day), non-perishable food, medications, a first-aid kit, torches, batteries, important documents, and cash. ReadyEssentials provides a personalised checklist based on your household size, location, and specific needs — including provisions for children, babies, and pets.

Question 4

How does the check-in alert feature work?

Accepted Answer

When an emergency occurs, an owner or editor of the plan can activate the Check-In Alert. This sends a push notification to every household member, asking them to confirm they are safe. You can monitor who has checked in from a single dashboard, giving you peace of mind that everyone is accounted for.

Question 5

Is my household data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. ReadyEssentials is private by design. Your data is stored securely and is never shared with third parties. All communication is encrypted, and we follow strict data protection practices. You remain in full control of your household information at all times.

Question 6

How do I know if my emergency supplies are out of date?

Accepted Answer

ReadyEssentials tracks expiration dates for all your stored essentials and sends you alerts before items expire. You will also receive periodic check reminders for items that do not have a fixed expiration date — like batteries or fire extinguishers — so nothing is ever overlooked.