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I developed this preparedness score sheet years ago, based on my experiences as a professional safety manager. I use it in my classes.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SCORE SHEET​

There is no such thing as being “prepared. The threat matrix is constantly changing and the possible combinations of survival challenges (big and small) are endless. Preparedness is not a goal or destination, it is way of thinking and a life long journey. There is no truly accurate way of measuring preparedness. A wilderness survival “expert” will not last long in the inner city. Someone who is prepared for Armageddon may be caught off guard by a local tornado or home fire. The score sheet below measures you level of “general” preparedness for most “common” emergencies.

Circle all that apply. See bottom of page for scoring instructions

  • Shelter and Warmth
  • None of the items below
  • Have extra wool blankets or sleeping bags
  • Have tarps and plastic for sealing rooms or making shelter
  • Have tent for use outdoors or indoors
  • Have alternative (retreat) shelter that can be accessed.
Score _________​

  • Self-Protection and Defense
  • None of the items below
  • Have at least one handgun
  • Have firearms for home and street defense
  • Have had at least basic firearms defense training
  • Have advanced combat training and arms
Score _________​

  • Medical Supplies and First Aid
  • None of the items below
  • Have a basic first aid kit
  • Have a full advanced medical supply kit and basic first aid skills
  • Have stocked critical medications
  • Have advanced first aid, EMT or other medical training
Score _________​

  • Emergency Water Supplies
  • None of the items below
  • Have a few gallons of water stored
  • Have at least 5-gallons of water stored per person
  • Have water purification and filtration systems
  • Have the ability to collect filter and purify ground and rainwater


Score _________​



  • Emergency Food Supplies
  • None of the items below
  • Have sufficient pantry food for 5-10 days
  • Have at least 30-days’ supply of non-perishable foods
  • Have sufficient stored food and food production capacity for many months
  • Have the ability to forage, fish, hunt and produce food indefinitely


Score _________​

  • Alternative Energy and Light
  • None of the items below
  • Have a few flashlights and candles
  • Have crank and solar flashlights, radios
  • Have portable heaters and extra fuel
  • Have alternative energy supplies such as generators, solar panels or wind generators
Score _________​

  • Safety and Fire Suppression
  • None of the items below
  • Have working smoke and CO detectors and small extinguisher
  • Have several large fire extinguisher
  • Have been trained in fire extinguisher use
  • Have advanced fire suppression systems and water sources


Score _________​

  • Alternative Sanitation
  • None of the items below
  • Store a few gallons of bleach at all times
  • Have stocked up on bleach, soap, TP and other sanitation needs
  • Have emergency toilet and chemicals
  • Have N95 or better respirators, gloves and decontamination gear


Score _________​

  • Evacuation Capacity
  • None of the items below
  • Have a basic 72-hore evacuation pack
  • Have developed an evacuation plan and alternative routs
  • Have a full Bug-Out-Bag sufficient for 5-7 days without help in any weather
  • Fully capable of extended evacuation and survival


Score _________​

  • Field Survival Capacity
  • None of the items below
  • Have basic camping skills and gear
  • Always carry a survival kit and/or survival item in pockets when outdoors
  • Have attended outdoor survival classes (e.g. fire starting, shelter building, etc.)
  • Have participated in extended outdoor survival course or excursions


Score _________



Total Score ___________

Scoring:

a. = 0, b. = 1, c. = 2, d. = 3, e. = 4 for a maximum cumulative score of 10 per category or 100 total


Scoring is cumulative. In each category you can give yourself the accumulated points for the highest level. For example: Under Medical Supplies and First Aid, if you have “d.” for 3 points you get the points for “b.” (1-point) and “c.” (2-points) for a total score of six points.

0-20 points: Unprepared to survive most emergency situations

20-50 points: Prepared to meet the most common short term emergencies

50-75 points: Well prepared to survive sustained disasters

75-100 points: Advanced preparedness for long-term survival and recovery
 

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I developed this preparedness score sheet years ago, based on my experiences as a professional safety manager. I use it in my classes.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SCORE SHEET​

There is no such thing as being “prepared. The threat matrix is constantly changing and the possible combinations of survival challenges (big and small) are endless. Preparedness is not a goal or destination, it is way of thinking and a life long journey. There is no truly accurate way of measuring preparedness. A wilderness survival “expert” will not last long in the inner city. Someone who is prepared for Armageddon may be caught off guard by a local tornado or home fire. The score sheet below measures you level of “general” preparedness for most “common” emergencies.

Circle all that apply. See bottom of page for scoring instructions

  • Shelter and Warmth
  • None of the items below
  • Have extra wool blankets or sleeping bags
  • Have tarps and plastic for sealing rooms or making shelter
  • Have tent for use outdoors or indoors
  • Have alternative (retreat) shelter that can be accessed.
Score _________​

  • Self-Protection and Defense
  • None of the items below
  • Have at least one handgun
  • Have firearms for home and street defense
  • Have had at least basic firearms defense training
  • Have advanced combat training and arms
Score _________​

  • Medical Supplies and First Aid
  • None of the items below
  • Have a basic first aid kit
  • Have a full advanced medical supply kit and basic first aid skills
  • Have stocked critical medications
  • Have advanced first aid, EMT or other medical training
Score _________​

  • Emergency Water Supplies
  • None of the items below
  • Have a few gallons of water stored
  • Have at least 5-gallons of water stored per person
  • Have water purification and filtration systems
  • Have the ability to collect filter and purify ground and rainwater


Score _________​



  • Emergency Food Supplies
  • None of the items below
  • Have sufficient pantry food for 5-10 days
  • Have at least 30-days’ supply of non-perishable foods
  • Have sufficient stored food and food production capacity for many months
  • Have the ability to forage, fish, hunt and produce food indefinitely


Score _________​

  • Alternative Energy and Light
  • None of the items below
  • Have a few flashlights and candles
  • Have crank and solar flashlights, radios
  • Have portable heaters and extra fuel
  • Have alternative energy supplies such as generators, solar panels or wind generators
Score _________​

  • Safety and Fire Suppression
  • None of the items below
  • Have working smoke and CO detectors and small extinguisher
  • Have several large fire extinguisher
  • Have been trained in fire extinguisher use
  • Have advanced fire suppression systems and water sources


Score _________​

  • Alternative Sanitation
  • None of the items below
  • Store a few gallons of bleach at all times
  • Have stocked up on bleach, soap, TP and other sanitation needs
  • Have emergency toilet and chemicals
  • Have N95 or better respirators, gloves and decontamination gear


Score _________​

  • Evacuation Capacity
  • None of the items below
  • Have a basic 72-hore evacuation pack
  • Have developed an evacuation plan and alternative routs
  • Have a full Bug-Out-Bag sufficient for 5-7 days without help in any weather
  • Fully capable of extended evacuation and survival


Score _________​

  • Field Survival Capacity
  • None of the items below
  • Have basic camping skills and gear
  • Always carry a survival kit and/or survival item in pockets when outdoors
  • Have attended outdoor survival classes (e.g. fire starting, shelter building, etc.)
  • Have participated in extended outdoor survival course or excursions


Score _________



Total Score ___________

Scoring:

a. = 0, b. = 1, c. = 2, d. = 3, e. = 4 for a maximum cumulative score of 10 per category or 100 total


Scoring is cumulative. In each category you can give yourself the accumulated points for the highest level. For example: Under Medical Supplies and First Aid, if you have “d.” for 3 points you get the points for “b.” (1-point) and “c.” (2-points) for a total score of six points.

0-20 points: Unprepared to survive most emergency situations

20-50 points: Prepared to meet the most common short term emergencies

50-75 points: Well prepared to survive sustained disasters

75-100 points: Advanced preparedness for long-term survival and recovery

It’s a start.

I prefer a threat based assesment plan better. A member here might not be able to get out his driveway for 3 weeks because of snow. To me it’s a small inconvenience for a day or two.

Better way to focus on what you need to do.
 

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