An emergency plan in 15-minute pieces.

This month's 15-minute task: Check your car kit (blanket, scraper, water, phone charger). Make sure everyone knows how to shut off the water main.

This month's 15-minute task: Review where you'd shelter for a tornado or severe storm (lowest floor, interior room, away from windows).

This month's 15-minute task: Check your first-aid kit. Restock bandages, pain relievers and any personal medications.

This month's 15-minute task: Check alternative heat sources are safe and carbon monoxide alarms work. Never run a generator indoors.