About Salt & Prepper
We build tools that turn emergency preparedness from an overwhelming guessing game into a clear, data-driven system. No fear-mongering. No doomsday hype. Just practical readiness based on real data.
Our Mission
Most families know they should be better prepared for emergencies. Few know where to start, how much they actually need, or whether their current supplies would hold up when it matters. Salt & Prepper exists to close that gap.
We combine government emergency guidelines, USDA nutritional science, and smart analysis to give families a clear picture of where they stand and what to do next. Our platform tracks food storage, simulates 28 real-world emergency scenarios, manages expiration dates, and generates meal plans from your actual inventory.
Preparedness is not about bunkers and bug-out bags. It is about knowing your family can eat for two weeks if the power goes out, or three months if the supply chain breaks down. That clarity is what we deliver.
Our Methodology
Every recommendation in Salt & Prepper traces back to a verifiable source. Our food storage calculations use USDA Dietary Guidelines for caloric requirements by age and gender. Our emergency scenarios are modeled on FEMA historical data and American Red Cross preparedness standards.
When we surface recommendations, they are grounded in your actual inventory data and validated against these same authoritative sources. We do not generate generic advice -- we analyze your specific gaps and prioritize the actions that move your preparedness score the most.
Our Data Sources
Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines inform our 28 emergency scenarios and recommended supply levels for each disaster type.
United States Department of Agriculture nutritional data powers our food storage calculator, caloric tracking, and dietary balance recommendations.
Red Cross emergency preparedness standards shape our supply checklists, first aid recommendations, and family communication plan templates.
Peer-reviewed food science research from Utah State, Oregon State, and other extension programs validates our shelf life data and storage techniques.
Editorial Standards
All content published in our Learning Center follows these principles:
- Evidence-based claims only. Every factual statement cites a government agency, peer-reviewed source, or established preparedness authority.
- No fear-mongering. We present risks factually without sensationalism. Preparedness should reduce anxiety, not amplify it.
- Practical and actionable. Every article includes concrete steps readers can take immediately, regardless of budget or experience level.
- Regularly updated. Content is reviewed and updated when source data changes or new best practices emerge.
Our Team
Salt & Prepper is maintained by the Salt & Prepper Editorial Team, a group focused on translating complex emergency preparedness data into clear, usable tools and content. We are not survivalists or doomsday prophets -- we are builders who believe every family deserves access to the same data that government agencies use to plan disaster response.
See Where You Stand
Run your first emergency scenario simulation and find out exactly how prepared your family is today.