Make my plan · Prepare Utah

Which county do you live in?

What's your setting like?

Pick the closest match. It shapes wildfire, landslide, flood, and air-quality priorities.

Valley floorFlat neighborhoods in the valley, often near rivers or old lakeshoresFoothill or benchSloped neighborhoods at the edge of the mountainsCanyon or mountainIn a canyon, mountain town, or forested areaRural or desertFarm, ranch, small town, or desert, farther from services

What kind of home?

House or townhomeApartment or condoMobile or manufactured home

Is it older brick, built before about 1975?

Older brick buildings may be unreinforced masonry (URM), which matters a lot in earthquakes.

YesNoNot sureWe'll show you the warning signs

Do you own or rent?

OwnRentWe'll add questions for your landlord

How do you cool your home in summer?

Optional. It shapes your extreme-heat priority.

Central air conditioningWindow or portable ACEvaporative (swamp) coolerFans only, or nothing

People in your household

Water and food quantities are computed from these numbers.

Adults (18–64)

Older adults (65+)

Children (2–17)

Babies and toddlers (under 2)

Animals

Cats, small dogs, other small pets

Large dogs

Horses or livestockBackyard chickens or other birds

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Does anyone at home have these needs? (check all that apply)

Daily prescription medicines A controlled-substance prescriptionFor example, some pain, ADHD, or sleep medicines Medicine that must be refrigeratedFor example, insulin Powered medical equipmentOxygen concentrator, CPAP/BiPAP, power wheelchair, home dialysis, etc. Mobility limitsWould need help evacuating or moving quickly Lung or heart conditionsAsthma, COPD, heart disease Pregnancy

Any dietary needs to plan around? (check all that apply)

Do you have a car?

Yes, reliablyShared or sometimesNo car

What budget feels realistic for preparedness right now?

TightFree and low-cost steps firstModerateCan spend a little each monthComfortableCan invest in bigger items

How much storage space do you have?

Very littleA closet, under the bedSomeA pantry, a few closetsPlentyGarage, basement, or storage room

Work and getting around (check all that apply)

Shapes your commute, outage, heat, and money plans. Skip it if none fit.

I work from homePower and internet outages hit work tooI commute by carEspecially a long driveI ride TRAX, FrontRunner, or the busI work outdoorsConstruction, landscaping, farming, deliveryI'm a healthcare worker, first responder, or other essential workerYou may be called in when disaster strikesMy job is hourly with no paid leaveI'm self-employed, a gig worker, or my income is irregularWe'll suggest a bigger emergency fundI travel or work far from homeTrucking, travel, out-of-state rotationsI work nights or rotating shiftsYou may sleep through daytime alerts

All are included by default. The bands come from your county and setting (general guidance, not an official rating).

Winter backcountry

Someone at home skis, snowmobiles, or hikes in the backcountry in winterAdds avalanche gear and training

Where you live