Public Health Preparedness | Household Companion Workbook

Be Prepared. Stay Organized. Protect What Matters Most.

Emergencies can happen without warning. Whether facing a natural disaster, public health emergency, medical crisis, or unexpected evacuation, having a plan in place can make all the difference.

The Public Health Preparedness | Household Companion Workbook is a practical, easy-to-use resource designed to help individuals and families take proactive steps toward protecting their health, safety, and well-being.

Created by Dr. Lana N. McLetchie, a public health professional with extensive experience in emergency preparedness and response, this workbook transforms preparedness knowledge into actionable household planning.

What's Inside?

This printable workbook provides organized worksheets and planning tools to help you:

• Develop a household emergency plan with important contacts, meeting locations, and communication strategies.
• Prepare for evacuation by identifying transportation options, backup destinations, and essential needs.
• Organize emergency supplies including food, water, medications, and critical household necessities.
• Manage important health information with medical summaries, medication records, and health appointment planning.
• Support household members with special needs by documenting essential medical equipment and individual care requirements.
• Maintain readiness throughout the year with periodic reviews and updates to your household emergency plan.

Designed for Every Household

Whether you live alone, care for children, support aging family members, or manage a multigenerational household, this workbook helps you prepare with greater confidence.

The worksheets are designed for printing and handwriting, allowing you to personalize your emergency planning information and update it as circumstances change.

A Companion to Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response

This workbook compliments Dr. McLetchie's book, Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response, by providing practical tools that help readers apply preparedness principles in everyday life.

Preparedness begins at home. Don't wait for an emergency to make a plan.

Take the first step toward a safer, more organized, and better-prepared household today.

Digital printable workbook | US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) | For personal and household use