extinction rebellion

XReadiness

The climate crisis is not a distant threat. It is already shaping our world through extreme weather, infrastructure stress, economic instability, and ecosystem collapse. Events like heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms are becoming more intense and frequent, putting stress on both the environment and all its inhabitants. Many systems we rely on, like electricity, banking, communication, water and food supplies, are fragile and interconnected. A single breakdown can ripple across society. This guide helps identify those weak points and offers real-world ways to prepare for them, empowering you to respond when the systems around you fail.

Choose your version(s)

The XReadiness Guide is made up of 14 chapters and includes 5 checklists (Emergency Plan, Go Bag, Stay Shelf, First Aid Kit and Car Emergency Kit). We also offer a foldable checklist and a business size card to keep in your wallet.

Use the download links below to get PDFs in English, keep scrolling to read and download the chapters most relevant for you, or order a printed copy of the full XReadiness pack.

  1. 1. The full guide

    All our recommendations in a printable guide.

    Download PDF (new window)
  2. 2. The foldable checklist

    Print and fold a double-sided page (A4 or US Letter paper size).

  3. 3. The business card size reminder

    A reminder and checklist in your wallet.

    Download PDF (new window)
  4. 4. The XReadiness Pack

    Order the XReadiness Pack for mail delivery, including the full printed guide, the card and the foldable flyer.

    Order

The chapters

Each chapter focuses on a broad area of preparedness with a short, informative overview followed by practical takeaways. Use the chapters as standalone references or combine them into a custom booklet tailored to your risk profile, environment, and needs.

Most importantly, this guide is meant to be used, not just read. Action is where readiness begins.

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  2. 2

    Preparación general y evaluación de riesgos

  3. 3

    Fenómenos meteorológicos extremos y desastres naturales

    Olas de calor y sequías, inundaciones y aumento del nivel del mar, terremotos, tsunamis, tormentas...

  4. 4

    Salud, primeros auxilios y saneamiento

  5. 5

    Seguridad hídrica e hidratación sostenible

    Cómo garantizar el suministro de agua potable en una crisis, métodos de purificación y filtración del agua...

  6. 6

    Resiliencia alimentaria y nutrición sostenible

    Agricultura resistente al clima y jardinería urbana, recolección y fuentes alternativas de alimentos...

  7. 7

    Refugio, energía y vida sostenible

    Proteger su hogar de las condiciones meteorológicas extremas, refugios de emergencia y viviendas adaptadas al clima...

  8. 8

    Transporte, navegación y movilidad

    Viajes climáticamente inteligentes y transporte de bajo impacto, kit de emergencia para el coche...

  9. 9

    Seguridad y respuesta ante crisis

    Seguridad comunitaria y ayuda mutua, evitar conflictos en situaciones de crisis...

  10. 10

    Seguridad de la comunicación y la información

    Mantenerse informado durante las emergencias climáticas, estrategias de comunicación en caso de emergencia...

  11. 11

    Preparación para el colapso económico y social

    Trueque, monedas locales e intercambio de recursos, fallos en la cadena de suministro...

  12. 12

    Resiliencia psicológica y comunitaria

    Salud mental y preparación emocional para la crisis climática, supervivencia colectiva...

  13. 13

    Escenarios especiales y adaptación a largo plazo

    Desplazamientos masivos y refugiados climáticos, sobrevivir y adaptarse al colapso de los ecosistemas...

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    Recursos adicionales

    Capacitación, talleres y redes comunitarias, folletos gubernamentales, libros, YouTube channels...

The XReadiness pack

You can order the XReadiness pack by following the 3 easy steps below.

Please note that we are unable to process payments directly through this web page, so you will need to follow the link in "Step 2" to make the payment, then come back to this page to complete the process.

The pack consists of the full guide, the folded paper and the wallet card, all in English. Its price is $9, which is the cost of printing and shipping.

If you would like to make a donation to Extinction Rebellion to help fund projects like this, you can add one on to your order. You can also just make a donation on our fundraising page (new window).

All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

The pack with the booklet, the foldable flyer and the card (recto and verso) The booklet opened on its first page, the table of contents.

Lo que puedes hacer.

El momento de actuar es ahora.

Las estrategias tradicionales como las peticiones, los grupos de presión, las votaciones y las protestas no han funcionado debido a los arraigados intereses de las fuerzas políticas y económicas. Nuestro enfoque es, por tanto, el de la desobediencia civil no violenta y disruptiva: una rebelión para lograr el cambio, ya que todos los demás medios han fracasado.