To determine how long they could initially survive a catastrophe, the Practical Preppers have scored them on their preps in five categories of 20 points each, for a total possible score of 100.

• Water

  18

  20
  • 10

    10
    – Stored Water
  • 3

    5
    – Water Re-supply
  • 5

    5
    – Methods to purify

• Food

  13

  20
  • 10

    10
    – Stored Food
  • 2

    5
    – Food Re-supply
  • 1

    5
    – Methods to preserve

• Shelter

  18

  20
  • 4

    4
    – Location
  • 3

    3
    – Bunker/Safe Room
  • 4

    4
    – Power Generation
  • 3

    3
    – Heating/Cooling
  • 2

    3
    – Cooking
  • 2

    3
    – Bug Out Location

• Security

  16

  20
  • 4

    5
    – Training/Experience
  • 5

    5
    – Firearms
  • 5

    5
    – Security Enhancement
  • 2

    5
    – Network/Survival Group

• X-Factor

  15

  20
  • 3

    4
    – Medical
  • 2

    4
    – Communication
  • 4

    4
    – Bug Out Vehicle
  • 2

    4
    – Barter Items
  • 4

    4
    – Miscellaneous