Don't Panic: Stay Ready
Ivan Shestakov Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Don't Panic: Stay Ready is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Ivan Shestakov. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated May 25, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 15 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- May 25
- 2026 · v1.1
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About Don't Panic: Stay Ready
Don't Panic! is a calm, honest preparedness companion for ordinary people who want to be a little more ready — without becoming full-time preppers. No fear-mongering. No accounts. No tracking. Everything works offline, because the moment you actually need this, the network may be the first thing to go. WHAT'S INSIDE • Loadout — a practical bug-out bag checklist across five tiers (everyday carry, go-bag, home, car, documents). Track what's packed and what's missing, per person. • Field Manual — short, no-nonsense guides on water, food, shelter, warmth, communications, power, first aid, and more. Drawn from public sources (Ready.gov, FEMA, CDC, American Red Cross) with attribution. • Protocols — first-hour decision trees for the situations that matter: earthquake, fire, evacuation, power outage, chemical hazard, severe weather, and others. Clear steps when there's no time to read. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • Offline-first — all content ships inside the app. No signal required. • Privacy by design — no sign-up, no analytics, no data leaves your device. • Calm tone — informed, not alarmed. Preparedness should lower your anxiety, not raise it. • Honest — general reference with sources cited, never a substitute for professional or emergency services. Don't Panic! won't predict the future. It just makes sure that if an ordinary bad day turns into an unusual one, you've already done the easy 80%. In a real emergency, always call your local emergency number first.
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated May 25, 2026
NEW: Offline maps. Download all 50 US states or 100 European regions and use them with no signal — roads, shelters, hospitals, pharmacies, and fuel stations all work offline. Plus a faster, more reliable kit checklist and a cleaner map interface.
App privacy
The developer, Ivan Shestakov, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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