Lesson 1Water needs calculation and safe storage for 2 adults + 1 elderly: daily needs, storage types, rotation schedulesCalculate an store enough safe water fi two adults an one elderly person fi 72 hours. Learn daily needs, storage containers, treatment options, rotation schedules, an how fi place water inna small apartments widout hazards.
Daily drinking and hygiene water estimatesChoosing jugs, bricks, and stackable containersTap pre‑fill, filters, and chemical treatmentLabeling, dating, and rotation routinesWeight, floor load, and spill managementLesson 2Hygiene and sanitation: personal hygiene kits, waste management, low-water sanitation techniques for small unitsMaintain hygiene an manage waste inna small unit durin outages. We cover compact hygiene kits, low-water cleanin, improvised toilets, waste baggin an storage, odor control, an neighbor-friendly sanitation habits.
Personal hygiene kits for tight spacesHand cleaning with limited waterBucket toilets, liners, and absorbentsTrash segregation, sealing, and stagingOdor, pests, and neighbor considerationsLesson 3Food planning for 72 hours: shelf-stable nutrition, special dietary/medication-compatible options, portioning and rotation in small spacesPlan 72 hours of food dat is shelf-stable, easy fi prepare, an compatible wid medical or dietary needs. Learn menu plannin, portionin, packagin, rotation, an how fi cook wid minimal fuel an cleanup.
Calorie and protein targets per personNo‑cook and low‑fuel meal optionsDietary restrictions and medication timingPortioning, repackaging, and bug controlRotation schedules and menu rehearsalsLesson 4Storage, rotation, and inventory management for small apartments: space-saving methods, labeling, FIFO rotation, affordable shelving and container strategiesOrganize supplies inna small apartment so yuh can find an rotate dem quickly. We cover space-savin layouts, labellin systems, FIFO rotation, simple inventory trackin, an low-cost shelvin an container solutions.
Mapping storage zones and access pathsVertical shelving and under‑bed storageLabeling, color codes, and clear binsFIFO rotation for food and consumablesPaper and digital inventory trackingLesson 5Basic tools and household repair: multi-tool, duct tape, rope, flashlight, basic electrical and plumbing fixes in apartmentsBuild a compact repair kit fi small apartments an emergencies. Dis section covers essential tools, safe tool use, quick electrical an plumbin fixes, an simple structural an furniture repairs fi keep yuh home functional.
Core hand tools for tight spacesMulti‑tool selection and safe useTemporary electrical cord and outlet fixesMinor plumbing leaks and drain clearingFast fixes with tape, glue, and cordageLesson 6Lighting and power for essential devices: light sources, battery selection, power banks, basic solar chargers, safe charging practicesPlan reliable lightin an power fi critical devices durin outages. Yuh wi compare light types, choose an store batteries, size power banks, use basic solar chargers, an apply safe chargin an fire-prevention practices.
Headlamps, lanterns, and task lightingBattery chemistries and shelf‑life planningSizing and choosing power banksEntry‑level solar panels and charge controllersSafe charging, cords, and fire preventionLesson 7Cooking and heating options without grid power: safe indoor and balcony-compatible methods, fuel choices, storage and ventilation precautionsLearn safe, efficient ways fi cook an stay warm widout grid power inna apartments. We cover indoor-safe stoves, balcony setups, fuel types, storage limits, ventilation, carbon monoxide risks, an fire-safety routines.
Indoor‑safe stoves and fuel typesBalcony cooking setups and wind shieldingVentilation and carbon monoxide preventionFuel quantity planning and safe storageFire extinguishers and emergency shut‑downLesson 8Thermal comfort: passive measures, blankets, portable heat sources, cooling strategies for heat events, apartment constraintsStay warm or cool durin outages usin low-energy methods suited to apartments. Learn clothin strategies, layerin beddin, safe portable heat, passive coolin, an how fi manage windows an airflow widout power.
Clothing layers and cold‑weather zoningBlanket forts and shared‑heat sleeping plansIndoor‑safe portable heaters and risksShading, ventilation, and night flushingHeat‑wave hydration and rest planningLesson 9First aid and medications: creating a compact kit, medication management for daily prescriptions, safe storage, legal/medical documentation to carryAssemble a compact first aid kit an manage medications fi 72 hours. Dis section covers trauma basics, chronic prescriptions, safe storage, documentation, an how fi adapt care when professional help is delayed.
Core items for a compact first aid kitManaging daily prescriptions and backupsSafe storage for meds and temperature limitsMedical summaries and legal documentsWhen to self‑treat, call, or evacuateLesson 10Communication essentials: short-range radios, backup phone power plans, battery management and charging hierarchyMaintain communication when networks are stressed or down. Dis section explains radio options, backup phone power plans, battery hierarchy, chargin order, an how fi prioritize information an check-ins wid family or neighbors.
Prioritizing devices and communication goalsFRS/GMRS and PMR radios for apartmentsPhone power‑saving and offline appsBattery rotation and charging hierarchyCheck‑in schedules and message templates
