How long would you last without supplies?
Answer 6 quick questions and find out how many days your home would last in a power cut, a flood or a water outage — and where your weakest link is. No sign-up, takes 1 minute. The 72-hour mark is the gov.uk Prepare benchmark.
Preparedness level
- Fragile < 1 days
You'd last less than a day. A few basics (water, food and light) would push that up a lot. Start there.
- Basic 1–3 days
You cover just enough for a short emergency. Reinforce your weakest link to reach the 72 hours the emergency services recommend.
- Prepared 3–7 days
You reach 72 hours, the benchmark target. If you want a margin, aim for 7-10 days of water and food.
- Resilient 7+ days
Well done! You'd last more than a week. Check expiry dates every quarter and keep your plan up to date.
Your situation by area
- Water
- Food
- Power
- Light
- First aid
- Information