INCOME-BASED PLANNING
Budget your preparedness spending and scale supply targets to your household.
Household Size
2
1
1
Total people: 3 · Family of 3 = 3× supply targets
1%15%30%
Monthly Prep Budget
$400/mo
Annual Prep Budget
$4,800
RECOMMENDED ALLOCATION
Food & Water
$140 · 35%
Medical & First Aid
$60 · 15%
Tools & Gear
$60 · 15%
Communications
$40 · 10%
Shelter & Heat
$40 · 10%
Skills & Training
$20 · 5%
Cash Reserve
$40 · 10%
SUPPLY TARGETS — FAMILY OF 3 · 30 DAYS
Water Storage
90 gal
3 gal/day
Food Calories
180k cal
6000 cal/day
Meals Needed
270
9 meals/day
Medical Kits
1
1 per 4 people
Radios
1
1 per 3 people
Cash Reserve
$1,200
3-month target
🐾 Pet Prep (×1)
Plan ~1×0.5 gal water/pet/day and pet food for the full 30-day horizon. Include pet first-aid supplies, vaccination records, and a carrier per pet in your evacuation kit.