Family Emergency Preparedness Consulting

Help families prepare emergency plans and survival supplies

Startup Cost
$5,000-$20,000
Difficulty
Beginner
Time to Profit
6-10 months
Profit Potential
$5,000-$25,000/month

Overview

Family preparedness consultants charge $300-$1,500 per family consultation.

Serving 100-300 families annually generates $60,000-$300,000 with 80-90% margins.

In 2025, families increasingly prepare for disasters and emergencies.

Services include family emergency plan development, home evacuation planning, emergency supply kit creation, shelter-in-place preparation, communication and reunification plans, and special needs planning (elderly, pets, medical).

Successful consultants assess family-specific risks, create practical achievable plans, help families build emergency kits, conduct family drills, and provide peace of mind.

Growing preparedness awareness.

Marketing through families, community centers, schools, HOAs, and local advertising.

Required Skills

  • Family Emergency Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Communication Planning
  • Supply Planning
  • Teaching and Education
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Growing family preparedness market
  • Lower barriers than corporate consulting
  • Can work from home
  • Helping families feel secure
  • Multiple revenue streams (plans + supplies)

Cons

  • Lower fees than corporate clients
  • Individual consumer market
  • Need to reach many families
  • Seasonal interest (after disasters)
  • Price sensitivity among families

How to Get Started

  1. Build family preparedness expertise
  2. Develop family planning frameworks
  3. Create emergency kit checklists
  4. Market to families and communities
  5. Conduct family consultations
  6. Help families build emergency plans
  7. Provide ongoing preparedness support

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