Chapter 1: How To Use This Document

1.1 Preparation (Before Emergencies)

Tip

Print and prepare this checklist before you need it. Do not wait for a siren to figure out what to do.

During routine periods:

• Print multiple copies on durable paper (or laminate if possible)
• Affix a strip of reflective tape to the cover or top edge — visible when swept with a torch in the dark
• Bind or staple the pages together. A document folder or plastic sleeve works well
• Prepare at least 3 copies:
• On the fridge or by the front door (the working copy)
• In the go bag
• In the mamad / protected space
• Review and reprint whenever the checklist is updated

1.2 Running The Checklist

Two-person method (recommended). One person reads each item aloud. The other physically verifies it and responds (e.g. "CHECK", "DONE", "NOT YET"). This is the challenge-and-response method used in aviation and military checklists.

CHECKLIST	WHEN TO RUN
Full Master Checklist (Ch. 3)	Start of any escalation or war · After evacuation · Weekly during sustained conflict
Quick Smoke Test — PAWS BED (Ch. 2)	Daily during wartime · Weekly during elevated tension · Monthly during routine
Situational Checklists (Ch. 4)	Every time, during wartime or escalation

Warning

Items marked with ⚠️ are critical — do not skip these under any circumstances.