Get Your Stay-At-Home Kit Together - A Preparedness Workshop

Are you prepared to shelter in place during or after an emergency like a major earthquake or storm? Stay-at-home kits are collections of supplies that help you survive in your home when a storm or disaster cuts off your access to essential goods or services.

Whether you want to prepare for the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake (aka The Big One) or be ready for smaller, more common emergencies like storms and power outages, this is for you!

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• what kinds of scenarios stay kits are for and what they’re NOT for

• what supplies to include to meet the needs of you, your family, and your pets for between 3-14 days of sheltering-in-place

• strategies to overcome the overwhelm and get prepared more effectively

This is more than a presentation. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, connect with other participants, and take home tangible tools to help you get started, including:

• Printed and digital versions of MakeWith’s Stay Kit Guide and Checklist for adults, children, and pets

• A 2.5-gallon, food-safe collapsible water jug to jump-start your water storage

Whether you’re brand new to the idea of preparedness or have been meaning to put together your stay-at-home kit for months (or years), this workshop will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to get going.

Want to order more emergency supplies?

During checkout, you will have the option to pre-order a selection of supplies we recommend for your go bags or stay kits. Cool right?

Orders made 1+ weeks in advance of the workshop date will be available for pickup at the workshop. Orders made within a week of the workshop date will require pick up after the workshop.

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What Participants Are Saying

“I wish I could make everyone I love and care about go through this workshop.”

“This was a fun workshop! The interactive nature was engaging and helpful. Didn’t give my mind too much time to wander and felt like the potential for community building rather than a lecture.”

“I appreciated the safe space to ask questions and framing preparedness as an act of community.”

“Very organized and clear presentation, including explanations about why certain things are important (many of which I had never thought of).”

“The information shared was not too much, not too little, just right, and I loved all of the materials that Aria provided to help us get started!”

"I loved the inclusive nature of the presentation. So welcoming, accepting, non-judgemental. Thank you!"

Sliding Scale Policy

We are a small, queer-owned business and we rely on ticket sales to cover the cost of workshop development, instructor time, admin, and overhead. We provide tickets on a sliding scale to increase access for those who need it and to allow others to support that access. Approximately 25% of tickets for each workshop are available at reduced cost. We trust participants to assess their own financial needs and pay at the highest level they can afford.

About MakeWith

MakeWith is a queer-owned small business that provides community-focused emergency preparedness and resilience-skills education. We produce workshops, resources, and events that help individuals and communities adapt to shifting climate and economic conditions.

MakeWith aims to be a welcoming and supportive place for learners of all kinds, especially women, queer/trans, and BIPOC beginners.

About The Venue

Make Fun Studios is a community art and events space in Central SE Portland. The space is located on the second floor and is fully physically accessible. There will be AC and a portable HEPA filter in use.

Cancellation Policy

• 2 weeks before workshop start = 100% refund

• 1 week before workshop start = 50% refund

• Between 1 week & 48 hours before workshop start = Class credit

• 48 hours or less before workshop start = No refunds/credit