Scenarios
Understand your results
What a scenario evaluation tells you about your supplies, and what to do about it.
Last updated July 4, 2026
When a scenario finishes evaluating, you get an honest picture of how your household would fare in that specific situation, based on your real inventory, your household size, and the scenario's duration.
What you'll see
- Where you hold up. The needs your current supplies fully cover for the scenario's length.
- Where you fall short. The gaps, called out specifically, so you know exactly what would run out and roughly when.
- A plan for the scenario. Practical guidance for getting through the situation you described, tailored to what you have.
Results change as your supplies do
A scenario is a snapshot of your readiness measured against a situation. Add supplies and re-check: the same scenario tells you how much stronger you've become. Many people keep one or two scenarios that matter most for their area and revisit them after each supply run.
Tip
Fix the shortest gap first. If a 7-day winter storm scenario shows water running out on day 3 and food on day 6, water is your next purchase. Goals will usually point you at the same gap.
Managing scenarios
Scenarios you no longer need can be archived to keep your list focused. Free accounts include 2 scenarios; Premium is unlimited.