Appendices - Field Worksheets
Pantry and 72-Hour Audit
A boring preparedness worksheet for food, water, medicine, power, and local backup.
Preparedness should be boring.
72-hour check
Can the household do each of these for three disrupted days?
| Need | Ready? | Gap / next purchase or action |
|---|---|---|
| Eat familiar food | ||
| Drink safe water | ||
| Charge phones | ||
| Light rooms | ||
| Access medicine | ||
| Keep basic hygiene | ||
| Find documents | ||
| Contact help | ||
| Cook or eat without normal power | ||
| Check on vulnerable neighbors |
Pantry rule
Store what you use. Use what you store. Rotate before expiration. Include infants, elders, medical diets, pets, and cultural foods that keep morale intact.
First move
Fix the smallest failure first: water, can opener, flashlight, medicine list, or emergency contact sheet.