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Weather-Ready Home Checklist
A general all-season checklist for the weather-aware home-care basics that help you prepare before conditions change.
Free printable home preparation guides
Home weather checklists for the conditions ahead.
Download practical, printable home checklists for the first freeze, heavy rain, high wind, thunderstorms, outages, summer storms, and wildfire smoke. No signup is required to download these checklists.
Each topic-specific checklist is available as a full-color PDF and an ink-friendly PDF for easy printing at home.
For the full fall sequence from late-season storms to the first freeze, start with fall home weather prep. Before forecast heavy rain, start with heavy rain home prep. Planning for the first freeze? Start with the printable first freeze home checklist, then read when to winterize your home before the first freeze and when to disconnect garden hoses. Not sure which cold alert matters? See frost advisory vs. freeze watch vs. freeze warning. After a storm, read the safety-first guide for a possible sump pump failure.
First Freeze Home Checklist
Drain outdoor water and protect pipes, heat, and vents before the first forecast freeze. Print it from the web page.
Heavy Rain Home Checklist
Prepare drains, gutters, low areas, and water-sensitive spaces before heavy rain arrives.
High Wind Home Checklist
Secure outdoor items and take a quick look at the exterior before damaging wind is expected.
Severe Thunderstorm Home Checklist
Get your home and household ready for the wind, rain, and lightning risks of a severe thunderstorm.
Storm Power Outage Home Checklist
Gather the practical supplies and home details that can make a weather-related outage easier to manage. For winter outages, see winter power outage home prep.
Summer Storm Home Checklist
Use this guide to get ahead of fast-moving summer rain, wind, and outdoor cleanup needs.
Wildfire Smoke Home Checklist
Prepare indoor spaces and household routines for smoky conditions affecting your area.
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