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Seven-minute planning baseline

Find the dependency gap that deserves attention first.

This audit uses broad capability information only. It does not ask for an exact address, passwords, financial accounts, medical records, or device credentials.

Your planning baseline

Use broad planning inputs only. Do not enter an address, medical record, password, account number, or equipment credential.

Housing stageHousehold sizePlanning horizonBroad region (optional)Email for a saved private plan (optional)Alert me by email when an official source produces a household action card. You can unsubscribe from any alert email.

Critical dependencies

Choose the systems whose interruption would matter most in your household.

Capability layers

Choose the honest current state. A level 4 means tested redundancy with a second operator and a maintenance rhythm.

WaterStored water, filtration, and refill accessCritical powerSafe power for lights, charging, and critical loadsCommunicationsContacts, charging, and backup connectivityFood and cookingRotating food and a no-utility cooking planHeat and shelterWeather protection and safe heat proceduresMedical and work continuityGeneral continuity needs for work and careOffline knowledgePrinted or local procedures available without the cloudFamily operationsSecond operator, roles, and short drills

Documented exposure bandImplementation timingHomestead timing

Household readiness graph

Use broad counts and categories only. This creates a private, anonymous baseline that can be merged later if you add an email.

ChildrenPetsMedical dependenciesNWS zone (optional)Heat sourceWater storage (gallons)Power setupFuelVehicle accessMobility constraintsConsumable rotationNext rotation dateEarliest expiry date