Prepare your home. Protect your family. One step at a time.
You don't have to figure all of this out today. Start with one thing and we'll show you the next step when you're ready.
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Your preparedness roadmap
Here's everything you need to do. In the right order.
The BuildSOS Resilience Playbook walks you through 16 steps, from documenting your home to building your emergency kit to finding a verified contractor.
Step 01
Document your home
The 8-photo method — all four sides, corners, and a room-by-room walkthrough.
Step 02
Check your insurance coverage
See what's covered, what's not, and where you might be underinsured.
Step 03
Build your emergency kit
Food, water, meds, documents, and the supplies that matter for your household.
Step 04
Set up your family communication plan
Who to call, where to meet, and how to stay connected if networks go down.
Steps 1–4 of 16 · You don't have to do them all today, just start with one.
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Most people think they're more prepared than they are. Are you?
The Resilience Game walks you through the preparedness journey so you can find out your score, see how you compare to your neighbors, and take steps to improve your score.
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