Question Set One (of Three)

Resources

Stuff on Cats

Will you have the things you need,

to keep going after a disaster?

Your instructions...

Answer each question on a scale of 0 to 10:

  • 0 means that you would have NONE of this resource available to you in the days after a disaster
  • 3 means that you would have SOME of this resource available to you in the days after a disaster
  • 7 means that you would have MOST of this resource available to you in the days after a disaster
  • 10 means that you would have ALL of this resource available to you in the days after a disaster

1. Water and Purification

Enough water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene

Examples: Water for cooking, drinking, washing, and toilets; optional purification systems or tablets; etc.

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2. Food and Cooking

Enough food for several days

Examples: Canned fruit, peanut butter, cereal, pet food, meals-ready-to-eat, and power bars; cooking fuel, cookware, and utensils; can openers; etc.

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3. Medicine

Proper medication without refills

Examples: Prescription medication; over-the-counter medication; pet medication; medical records; oxygen tanks, sterilizers, syringes, ventilators, dialysers; etc.

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4. Financials

Cash and financial records

Examples: Cash, insurance records, bank account numbers, vehicle titles, birth and marriage certificates, utilities statements, credit card numbers, social security cards, etc.

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5. Safety

Shelter and first aid

Examples: Flashlights, glow sticks, weather radio, insulating blankets, pet blankets, first aid kits, heaters, etc

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6. Hygiene

Supplies to keep you clean and sanitary

Examples: Waste bags for people and pets, toilet paper, pre-moistened wipes, toothbrush and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, diapers, etc.

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7. Business and Education

Items for business and education

Examples: Computers, files, contracts, text books, letterhead, check stock, URL bookmarks, specialized equipment, specialized materials, etc.

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8. Comfort Items

Items for recreation and comfort

Examples: Makeup, toys, cards, pet toys, computers (with power), games, stuffed animals, photographs, etc.

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