National Preparedness Month
FREE Emergency-Preparedness Resources
to Help You & Your Family be Ready
FREE Emergency-Preparedness Resources
to Help You & Your Family be Ready
We've seen enough to know that emergencies will happen. Storms, blackouts, wildfires and earthquakes — whatever comes next, it's our duty to be ready.
That's why during National Preparedness Month, you get FREE access to resources that help you and your family prepare for the unexpected.
On this page, you can watch FREE videos, get FREE printables, gain access to exclusive deals, sign up for a FREE online class, and more.
We’re also offering two of our best-selling solar generators — the Patriot Power Generator 1200, our portable 28-pound powerhouse; and the new grab-and-go Patriot Power Sidekick Mini Generator — for the price of one. You’ll save $1,291.80 and receive more than $1,491 in free gifts.
It's all here during National Preparedness Month.
Press play to meet 4Patriots, a family-owned company that helps you enjoy the peace of mind that comes from being ready
New Survey Ranks American Cities
on Emergency Preparedness
Our research plus third-party data reveals which U.S. cities are ready for storms, disasters and blackouts.
Our research plus third-party data reveals which U.S. cities are ready for storms, disasters and blackouts.
San Diego, Phoenix and San Antonio are the U.S. cities that are the best prepared for extreme weather, natural disasters and power outages followed by Denver; Austin, Texas; Portland, Ore.; Minneapolis; Seattle; Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho.
That is the consensus of a second annual national preparedness survey and ranking conducted by 4Patriots for National Preparedness Month in September.
The survey combined a number of external factors in each city like CPR and emergency-class attendance, power-grid reliability, public shelter counts and the history of natural disasters with comments and inquiries about products, online preparedness classes and other resources by 110,000 of 4Patriots’ most enthusiastic followers.
Rounding out the top 20 most prepared U.S. cities were Las Vegas; Milwaukee, Wisc.; Tucson, Ariz.; Houston; Indianapolis; Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Charlotte, N.C.; Boston; and Mesa, Ariz.
“Every city and suburb in the country has its own extreme weather and most likely natural disasters to prepare for – from freezes in the Midwest, heat in Texas and hurricanes on the East Coast to fires and earthquakes out West,” said 4Patriots Co-Founder Erin Baler. “The good news is that preparedness and the peace of mind that comes with it is a skill that can be learned over time.”
2026 Survey Findings
Respondents said they feel overwhelmed by the
number of preparedness product choices available
Respondents said they feel overwhelmed by the
number of preparedness product choices available
As a follow-up to last year’s 4Patriots-commissioned national survey, we polled people again in 2026 about what was preventing them from being better prepared. Here are some of the highlights of what we found:
- High perceived preparedness product prices, the overwhelming number of product options on the market and lack of time are the three main reasons why respondents aren’t better prepared for the unexpected.
- When it comes to a backup generator in particular, participants say the high cost and learning curve associated with shopping for and installing backup power is preventing them from taking action.
- More than half of those polled in 2026 are unsure what preparedness products they needed for their families, whether it be food kits, backup power, water filtration systems or cooling, heating, lighting and refrigeration products.
At 4Patriots, we want to take the guesswork out of preparing for any emergency. On this page, you can access FREE videos and printables, sign up for a FREE online class and take advantage of one of our best deals of the year.
Begin Your Preparation Plan
All September, we're running deals on the gear that gets your family ready. Our way of saying thanks — and giving you a nudge.
A Look Back at Last Year’s Survey
9 out of 10 Americans Want to Prepare for Emergencies — But Fewer than Half Have a Plan
9 out of 10 Americans Want to Prepare for Emergencies — But Fewer than Half Have a Plan
Despite natural disasters and weather-related blackouts happening more often, Americans are unprepared for those events, according to a new national emergency-preparedness survey.
The survey, conducted in 2025 by 4Patriots in partnership with Talker Research for National Preparedness Month, polled 2,000 adults across America. The effort was prompted by a rise in weather disasters and the company’s desire to understand attitudes about preparedness.
"We wanted to learn how everyday families were coping with things like extreme heat, big storms and hurricanes. Those kinds of disasters are more frequent and more intense these days — and weather-related blackouts have grown even faster” said 4Patriots Co-Founder Erin Baler. Read more...
"It Won't Happen to Me" a Popular Sentiment
The survey found that that while 9 in 10 Americans believe that it is important to be prepared for natural disasters and blackouts, fewer than half have a preparedness plan in place.
4 out of 10 respondents have lived through a natural disaster, but more than half (53%) of respondents believe that they are less likely to be impacted by weather emergencies than other people.
Backup Power Supply a "Must Have" Item for Emergencies
When the power goes out, so does your fridge, AC unit, security system and TV. That's why 86% of Americans say a backup power source is critical for emergencies.
FREE Resources to Help You & Your Family be Ready
In a dangerous emergency situation — like a natural disaster, blackout, political event, terrorist attack or worse — preparedness means all the difference. That's why 4Patriots wants to help you & your family get ready.
[FREE Printable] Start Your 1st Preparedness Plan
[FREE Printable] Start Your 1st Preparedness Plan
Download this FREE printable to start thinking through items you'll need ready in an emergency. Use it to start on your family's preparedness plan right now, today.
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[FREE Videos] 1-Minute Skill Blitz with Former Navy SEAL
[FREE Videos] 1-Minute Skill Blitz with Former Navy SEAL
Learn a new survival skill in just a few minutes. Cade Courtley, former Navy SEAL sniper and platoon commander, shows you skills for dangerous situations in this exclusive-to-4Patriots series. Press play to get started.
[FREE Classes] Meet & Learn From Experts
[FREE Classes] Meet & Learn From Experts
Whether you’re just starting out or a full-fledged "prepper", 4Patriots has a FREE class for you. Led by a friendly group of experts, the classes are fun and held live, not pre-recorded.
"The webinars are excellent and SUPER informative. I have been having conversations with my husband and kids now about our plans... different situations and how we would handle them as a family." - Candace L.
Pick from topics like:
- Preparedness 101: Tips on what to do and what to avoid when you make your plan
- Intro to Solar Generators: How to select the right one for you, plus learn how to run your fridge 3X longer in a blackout
- Water Filtration: Info for every day, or in a crisis
- And more
[Video] See a sneak peek of popular class "Preparedness 101" — seats are limited, register now to save your spot
It’s Our Biggest National Preparedness
Month Offer Ever
Get two of our best-selling solar generators
for the price of one – and we’ll add $1,491 in free gifts
Get two of our best-selling solar generators
for the price of one – and we’ll add $1,491 in free gifts
Two solar generators. One price. That's the deal 4Patriots is running for National Preparedness Month.
Claim the Patriot Power Generator 1200 — 28 pounds, quiet, fume-free, powerful enough to cycle your fridge — and the brand-new Patriot Power Sidekick is free. The 10.5-pound mini generator isn't even for sale on the website yet.
Through Sept. 30: both for $1,499, a $1,291.80 savings. Plus $1,491.80 in free gifts, including a 100-watt solar panel that charges both.
Limited inventory. Ends at midnight 9/30.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
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An American Company You Can Trust
Based in Nashville, Tenn., 4Patriots is one of the country's largest and most-trusted emergency-preparedness brands. We help everyday folks get peace of mind by preparing for storms, natural disasters, and other unexpected events.
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