How to start a preparedness circle
You don't need to be an expert. You need two or more adults you'd trust at your door, and a date.
Start small
- Ask people you already know: neighbours, family, friends, a club or a faith group.
- Keep it to about 2 to 12 adults, so everyone gets a turn to talk.
- Meet somewhere public the first time.
Four sessions that work in order
- Go over what each household already has, without comparing kits.
- Learn one practical skill together. Taking part is not a certification.
- Agree how you'd reach each other and where you'd meet, then print it.
- Talk through a long winter outage around a table, and note what was missing.
Ground rules that help
- Nobody has to share their address or say what supplies they have.
- Keep it practical, respectful and within the law.
- A circle doesn't replace 911 or local officials.
In an emergency, call 911. WeVenture isn't an emergency service.
This guide is a plain summary of official advice, not a guarantee, and no single plan fits every home. Follow local officials in a real emergency.
Where this comes from
Better with people you know
We're starting small circles in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. If you'd bring a few people together, we'd like to hear from you.
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