About East Coast Readiness
Your trusted partner for emergency preparedness in Charlottesville and Central Virginia. We're dedicated to helping families and individuals prepare for whatever tomorrow brings.
Our Mission
At East Coast Readiness, we believe that being prepared isn't about fear — it's about confidence. Our mission is to provide Central Virginia families with the knowledge, supplies, and skills they need to face emergencies with peace of mind.
From freeze dried food with 25-year shelf life to complete 72-hour emergency kits, we carefully select every product we offer. We only sell gear we'd trust for our own families, because your safety matters to us.
Why We're Located in Central Virginia
Strategic Location
Located in Troy, VA — just a short drive from Charlottesville — we're positioned in the heart of Central Virginia. This location allows us to serve customers from Charlottesville to Richmond, from Lynchburg to Fredericksburg, and throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
Understanding Local Needs
Central Virginia faces unique challenges: ice storms, hurricanes, power outages, and more. We understand these regional risks and stock products specifically suited to help Virginia families prepare for the emergencies most likely to affect our area.
Community Focus
We're not just an online store — we're your neighbors. We host local workshops, training sessions, and community events to help build a more prepared and resilient Central Virginia.
Local Pickup Available
We are a pickup-only store, offering convenient local pickup for customers in the Charlottesville area and surrounding counties. Place your order online and contact us to arrange your pickup time.
What We Offer
Long Term Food Storage
Freeze dried meals, emergency food buckets, MREs, and supplies with shelf lives up to 25 years. Ready when you need them.
Bug Out Bags & Kits
Complete 72-hour emergency kits, bug out bags, and survival kits for home, car, or on-the-go preparedness.
Water Storage & Filtration
Emergency water storage containers, filtration systems, and purification tablets for clean water in any situation.
First Aid & Trauma Kits
Professional-grade first aid supplies, trauma kits, and medical gear for emergency medical response.
Power & Light
Solar chargers, generators, flashlights, and power outage supplies to keep you powered when the grid goes down.
Training & Workshops
Hands-on survival training, first aid classes, and preparedness workshops for individuals and groups in Central Virginia.
Why Charlottesville & Central Virginia Families Choose Us
Local Expertise
We know Central Virginia's unique challenges and stock products suited to our region.
Quality Products Only
Every item is hand-selected and tested. We only sell gear we'd use ourselves.
Personal Service
Have questions? We're real people ready to help you build the right preparedness plan.
Local Pickup Available
Convenient pickup available near Charlottesville.
Ready to Start Your Preparedness Journey?
Whether you're just getting started or expanding your supplies, we're here to help. Browse our products, sign up for a workshop, or get in touch with questions.