System Audit

How strong is your family's resilience system? This quick 15 question assessment helps you understand how prepared your household is across key resilience domains. Answer as honestly as you can, and give yourself 1 point for every time you answered YES to a question and add up the score

Physical Preparedness (4 points)

  1. Do you have at least 3 days of water (1 gallon per person per day) stored?

  2. Do you have a 3-7 day supply of non-perishable food?

  3. Do you have a first aid kit with current supplies and essential medications for your family?

  4. Is your home equipped with working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers?

    Knowledge & Skills (3 points)

  5. Are you and at least one other household member trained in first aid and CPR?

  6. Do you have a documented family emergency communication plan that everyone knows?

  7. Have you practiced your emergency plans in the last 12 months (fire escape, earthquake drill, evacuation)?

    Social Connections (4 points)

  8. Do you know at least 3 neighbors well enough to help each other in an emergency?

  9. Do you have out-of-area emergency contacts who could coordinate if local communication fails?

  10. Are you part of a community preparedness group, mutual aid network, or neighborhood watch?

  11. Do you have a list of critical contacts (doctors, utilities, insurance, schools) easily accessible?

    Financial Stability (2 points)

  12. Do you have adequate insurance for your situation (health, home/renters, flood, earthquake if needed)?

  13. Do you have important documents secured (copies in waterproof container or cloud storage)?

    Psychological Resilience (2 points)

  14. Have you talked with children (if applicable) about disasters in age-appropriate ways?

  15. Do you maintain routines and structures that help your family feel stable?

Scoring Your Resilience System

Total Your Score (Maximum 15 points): Add 1 point for every time you answered YES to a question

15-11 Points: Strong Resilience System
Excellent work! You've built a comprehensive resilience system across multiple pillars. Focus on maintenance: keep skills current, relationships active, and supplies fresh. Look for opportunities to help neighbors and strengthen community resilience.

Next Steps:

  • Practice your plans quarterly to maintain readiness

  • Help others build resilience in your community

  • Stay current on emerging risks and best practices

  • Review and refresh all systems annually

6-10 Points: Developing Resilience System
 You're on the right track with solid foundations in place. Identify your weakest pillar and invest focused effort there while maintaining existing strengths.

Next Steps:

  • Review your lowest-scoring areas and create action plans

  • Set monthly goals to strengthen gaps (e.g., "This month: meet 2 neighbors," or "This month: review insurance coverage")

  • Connect with community resources for training and support

0-5 Points: Emerging Resilience Foundation
 You've begun building resilience, but significant gaps remain. The good news: you can make meaningful progress with consistent, focused action.

Next Steps:

  • Start with high-impact, low-cost actions (family communication plan, meet neighbors, basic supply kit)

  • Focus on one pillar at a time to avoid overwhelm

  • Use our Natural Hazards Guide to understand your specific regional risks

  • Join our newsletter for step-by-step guidance on building your resilience system