Readiness test · Ten questions · No sign-up
How long could your home last?
If the power, the internet and the shops stopped tonight, how long would your household manage on its own? The Government asks every home to manage three days. Find out where you stand.
How it works
Based on the Government's three-day standard
The UK Government's Be Ready campaign asks every household to cope alone for three days: water, food, light, warmth, a radio, cash, documents and first aid. This test measures you against that, assuming a British winter, when most heating stops without electricity.
How is the result calculated?
We take whichever runs out first: drinking water at three litres per person per day, food that needs no working cooker, or safe warmth in a British winter. Light, power, a radio, cash and first aid make up the rest of the score.
What does the Government recommend?
Its Be Ready campaign asks every household to be able to manage for three days on its own, with three litres of water per person per day, food that needs no cooking, a torch, a radio, a power bank, cash, printed documents, first aid and medicines.
Is my answer stored?
No. The test runs entirely in your browser and nothing you choose is sent anywhere.