Quiz of the day

Could your household manage 72 hours without normal services?

A calm ten-question check of water, food, power, information and the people—or animals—who depend on you.

12 August · 10 questions · 4 min

Imagine a long power cut, water interruption or severe storm—not the end of the world. Answer for what is usable in your home today, not what you intend to buy someday.

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1. How well could your household cover drinking water for three days?

We would need to find or buy most of it We have some, but have not checked the amount or expiry We have checked enough for everyone, including pets or special needs

2. Could you prepare three days of simple food if the cooker or shops were unavailable?

Not without an urgent shop Probably, but some food needs power, water or a missing tool Yes, with familiar food we rotate in normal use

3. If the power failed tonight, how quickly could everyone find safe light?

We would search for candles or use phone screens We own a torch, but have not tested or placed it Working torches are accessible and household members know where

4. What is your backup for keeping one phone usable?

No reliable backup A power bank or car charger exists, but readiness is uncertain A tested, charged backup is easy to reach

5. Do you know which official channel would warn you about a local emergency?

No—we would rely on social media or neighbours We know one likely source but have not enabled or saved it We have at least one official alert source and a backup way to receive updates

6. If the household were separated and mobile networks failed, what would happen?

We have never discussed it We have a rough verbal idea We share a meeting point and an out-of-area contact on paper

7. Could you reach essential identity, insurance and contact information without cloud access?

No, most of it is only online or scattered Some copies exist but are incomplete or unprotected Protected paper or offline copies are current and accessible

8. Could you pay for a small essential purchase during a card or network outage?

No, we depend entirely on electronic payment Maybe, but the available cash is uncertain Yes, we keep a modest and secure local-currency backup

9. Have you planned for daily health, mobility, baby, senior or accessibility needs?

We have not identified those needs We know them, but at least one important gap remains The relevant supplies, contacts and professional instructions are current

10. Does the plan include pets and anyone nearby who may reasonably rely on you?

No, they are not part of the plan Partly—we would improvise several details Yes, their transport, food, water, contacts or check-in are covered

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