Readiness Index · Global
How prepared should you be right now?
44
Elevated▲ 6 pts in 7 days · 30 days ago: 35
What to do at this level
- 7–14 days of water and food
- 3 days of cash in small notes
- Charged power banks and a full tank
- Family contact plan: check everyone knows it
6 components · open weights and sources
What today's score is made of
Global conflict47
GDELT · Google News · weight 30%Nuclear & radiation34
IAEA · EURDEP · weight 15% · manualPower & grid18
Google News · weight 15%Disasters & weather50
GDACS · weight 15%Public health20
ECDC · weight 10%Cyber & infrastructure83
GDELT · Google News · weight 15%85 seconds to midnight. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Doomsday Clock, set on 27 January 2026, the closest ever. Shown as context; not part of the index.
Feed · worldwide · official sources and media, daily
What's happening and what it means for you
Russia aims to fracture Ukraine’s power grid, isolating Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa
AI ransomware risk to UK critical infrastructure: key actions for engineers
Santiam hospital hit with $5 million suit over alleged ransomware attack
13,000+ without power in Madison County, voting machines running on battery backup
U.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in What U.S. Officials Call a Defensive Measure
31 dead, dozens missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site
GECOL reports completion of 1,571 grid improvement projects
Newsletter · every Friday
The Readiness Report in 3 minutes
The index change, the week's 3 key events and one task to do at home. Alerts only on a 10+ point jump.
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- GDACS
- ECDC
- GDELT · Google News
- IAEA (manual)
Start here · in order
Three steps for your first weekend
Water and food for 3 days
About 3 litres of water per person per day and food that needs no cooking. One grocery run.
Family contact plan
Where you meet, who the out-of-town contact is, what you do with no signal.
72-hour bag by the door
Documents, meds, flashlight, radio, cash. The checklist shows what is missing.
Interactive checklist · saved in your browser
72-hour go-bag
Based on Ready.gov and EU civil-protection guidance. Tick what you have and we suggest tested gear for the gaps.
Most common gaps · our picks
0.1-micron squeeze filter
Small, light, no chemicals
from about €35
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USB-C headlamp
Hands-free, charges from a power bank
from about €25
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FM crank radio with light
Works without power or mobile network
from about €35
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Rugged power bank
Keeps your phone alive for days
from about €40
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Ready-made first-aid kit
A base kit: add your own meds
various prices
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Multitool
Pliers, knife, scissors in one tool
from about €60
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Softshell jacket
Warm, windproof layer
various prices
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Fire steel or storm lighter
Works even when wet
various prices
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Guides · 6 topics
Knowledge that works without power or internet
Blackouts
Blackout preparedness: how to get ready for a long power cut
How to prepare for a blackout: supplies checklist, what to do before, during and after, safe heating, carbon monoxide, medical devices and fridge food safety.
9 min · reviewed 10/2026
Shelter
Emergency preparedness for renters: survival skills for small spaces
How renters can prepare for blackouts, storms and evacuations without a basement or garage: storage, water, skills to learn and what to ask your landlord.
8 min · reviewed 09/2026
Water & food
Emergency water and food supply: how much to store and how
How much water and food to store per person for 3 days or 2 weeks, what to buy, how to store and rotate it, and how to make water safe, based on CDC and Ready.gov.
8 min · reviewed 10/2026
Evacuation & comms
Family emergency plan: how to make one in an evening
How to make a family emergency plan: contacts and an out-of-area contact, meeting places, children at school, people with disabilities, pets, evacuation and drills.
8 min · reviewed 10/2026
Go-bags
72-hour go-bag checklist: what to pack and how much
What to pack in a 72-hour go-bag: per-person quantities, extras for children, older adults and pets, a car kit, seasonal swaps and how to keep it ready.
8 min · reviewed 10/2026
First aid
Home first aid kit checklist for emergencies
What to put in a home first aid kit: Red Cross quantities for a family of four, medicines to add, car and travel kits, expiry checks and the skills to learn.
7 min · reviewed 10/2026
Editors’ test
Portable power stations for blackouts
Only checked gear makes our rankings. We measure real capacity, charge time and how many phone charges you get.
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| Model | Measured capacity (Wh) | Charge 0–100% (h) | Phone charges | Score | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model A · 1 kWh LiFePO₄Best overall | 912 | 1.2 | 61 | 8.9 | €799 |
| Model B · 512 WhBest for flats | 468 | 1.0 | 31 | 8.4 | €429 |
| Model C · 2 kWhFor long outages | 1,790 | 1.8 | 119 | 8.1 | €1,449 |
| Model D · 300 WhBudget | 254 | 2.5 | 17 | 6.7 | €229 |