After a disaster, whoever has water, food, gasoline, or a generator becomes visible. Discretion protects your family without having to confront anyone.
Do not show off your supplies to neighbors, coworkers, or on social media, before or after a disaster Do not post that you evacuated, that your home is empty, or when you are coming back; post once you are back. Turn off location tagging in photos and apps; check who can see your posts Unload large purchases of water or food discreetly; throw away boxes flattened, out of sight At night, during a blackout, cover the windows if you have light and the block is dark Generator: chained down and always outside at the safe distance (chapter 9 ); the noise attracts attention The evacuation note goes inside the home, not stuck on the door Share with trusted neighbors, as a group and in an organized way (chapter 9 ): helping is good; announcing what you have is not 