How prepared is your household?
Most families are only 3 days away from real trouble when disruptions hit. Find out where you stand and get a practical plan to close the gaps.
How It Works
Answer 6 Quick Steps
Simple questions about your water, food, power, and safety readiness. No expertise needed.
Get Your Score
See your readiness score across five key categories, plus an estimate of your self-sufficiency days.
Follow Your Plan
Prioritized action items, quick wins for this week, and a 30-day buildup plan tailored to your situation.
Common Questions
Disruptions happen more often than most people realize: power outages, supply chain delays, severe weather, even short-term water issues. Having a few basics in place means your family stays comfortable and safe instead of scrambling. It is not about fear — it is about practical peace of mind.
You can cover the essentials for a family of four for under $100 if you build gradually. Start with stored water, a basic first aid kit, and some extra pantry staples. The most impactful steps are often free: printing emergency contacts, knowing your shut-off valves, and having a family communication plan.
Absolutely. Most preparedness steps work regardless of whether you own or rent. Water storage, food supplies, power banks, first aid kits, and go-bags are all portable. You may skip things like permanent generators, but everything else applies fully.
The standard recommendation is one gallon per person per day for drinking and basic hygiene. A 3-day supply is the minimum starting point. For a family of four, that means 12 gallons — roughly the space of a few cases of bottled water. From there you can build up to 7 or 14 days.
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