North Woods of Idaho helps individuals, families, and small businesses prepare for emergency and disaster situations with practical kits, useful resources, books, training, and speaking programs.
Preparedness you can use
North Woods of Idaho is dedicated to helping people be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. The goal is not fear. It is giving you practical products, information, and planning tools that help you protect yourself, your family, and the people who depend on you.
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Compact preparedness tools for your vehicle, home, office, and outdoor activities.
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Clear, practical resources for families, single households, and rural seniors.
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Book Lindy for a conference, workshop, podcast, panel, or community event.
Invite Lindy to speakFeatured emergency products
A rugged kit with a water filter straw, multi-tool, metal spork, first aid supplies, flashlight, emergency blanket, and other essentials.
An all-in-one kit designed for urban travel, commuting, vehicles, offices, and everyday emergency situations.
More than twenty practical items stored in a stainless steel bottle for your car, home, office, or day-to-day needs.
A portable filtration straw designed to filter up to 1,500 liters and remove up to 99.99999% of harmful bacteria.
North Woods publications
Each guide focuses on a different preparedness challenge and breaks it into useful, manageable steps.
A step-by-step guide for organizing critical family and household information, with access to 43 fillable PDFs.
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A practical guide to the unique challenges of preparing for one, including food, water, communication, security, and more.
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A practical look at the challenges and solutions for active rural seniors who want to remain healthy, involved, and self-sufficient.
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Speaker, author, and preparedness educator
Lindy is an Air Force veteran with military and civilian experience in disaster response and emergency operations. She brings practical information, a calm approach, and real-world perspective to every presentation.
2026 appearances
Spirit Lake City Park, Spirit Lake, Idaho.
Booth at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Online summit featuring classes and a panel discussion.
Booth and classes at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Customer feedback
“It gives me peace of mind to have the Urban Stash stored in my vehicle. If I ever get stranded from weather or car problems, I know I have the essentials I need.
Scott D.
“Our Every Day Carry has been such a useful go-to for our family. The sewing kit, rubber bands, and lighter have all come in handy around the house.
Kathryn P.
“We picked up the Backcountry Cache for our son’s car. It is reassuring to know he has a flashlight, emergency blanket, multi-tool, and other essentials.
Anne C.
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2048 N. Main Street
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
403 High Street
Priest River, ID 83856
210 Triangle Drive
Ponderay, ID 83852
North Woods Notes
What to prepare before a wildfire, flood, storm, or other emergency forces you to leave home quickly.
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A personal look at the values, skills, and habits that helped shape a practical approach to preparedness.
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Plan ahead for food, transportation, medications, documentation, and safety when your animals are part of the evacuation plan.
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Pick a ready-to-go kit. Choose a preparedness guide, or contact Lindy about a workshop, podcast, or speaking engagement.