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

  9

  20
  • 3

    10
    – Stored Water
  • 2

    5
    – Water Re-supply
  • 4

    5
    – Methods to purify
  He has only 100 gallons of water and he needs to increase this amount. His resupply plan requires him to walk .5 miles to bring water back to his home. This is dangerous to do in the city and not practical. He needs to install a rain catchment system so he can collect water and then purify with his ceramic filter.

• Food

  14

  20
  • 8

    10
    – Stored Food
  • 3

    5
    – Food Re-supply
  • 3

    5
    – Methods to preserve

• Shelter

  13

  20
  • 2

    4
    – Location
  • 3

    3
    – Bunker/Safe Room
  • 2

    4
    – Power Generation
  • 1

    3
    – Heating/Cooling
  • 2

    3
    – Cooking
  • 3

    3
    – Bug Out Location
  He has a fireplace but no wood at this time. He should acquire wood to heat his home and also use in a fire pit to cook. His basement gives him the ability to secure his family and also a cool place in the summer to get some relief from the heat.

• Security

  15

  20
  • 3

    5
    – Training/Experience
  • 5

    5
    – Firearms
  • 3

    5
    – Security Enhancement
  • 4

    5
    – Network/Survival Group

• X-Factor

  12

  20
  • 3

    4
    – Medical
  • 3

    4
    – Communication
  • 0

    4
    – Bug Out Vehicle
  • 3

    4
    – Barter Items
  • 3

    4
    – Miscellaneous
  His biggest advantage is his community approach to helping his neighbors. His plan to grow algae and share it with others is excellent.