Establish a modest preparedness budget.  Get a three day emergency kit, emergency candles, a couple of solar blankets, some emergency food and water, and a first aid kit.  These are the basics.  Once you have the basics you can add additional supplies as needed.

Get reliable emergency preparedness information for your specific area from reliable sources governmental sources. 

Don’t think that everything has to be done all at once.  Gathering your supplies and applicable information is a process that should be reviewed every six months or so.   The main thing is to be consistent. 

Within a short period of time you will have the necessary emergency supplies to take care of yourself, your significant other, and/or your family. 

Don’t forget make a bring up in your planner or mark your calander to review your emergency supplies and preparedness plan every six months.