Showing the Primary, Alternative, Contingency and Emergency planning examples
1. Seeing in the Dark
Primary: Headlamp for hands-free operation.
Alternative: LED light built into a hat.
Contingency: Compact pen torch.
Emergency: Smartphone light.
2. Getting home from work
Primary: Personal car.
Alternative: Train followed by bus service
Contingency: Taxi or Uber (expensive, this may switch with the alternative depending on circumstances)
Emergency: Walking
3. Communication
Primary: Mobile phone.
Alternative: Landline telephone.
Contingency: Two-way radio.
Emergency:
4. Power Outages
Primary: Electrical grid power.
Alternative: Battery Pack Powerbank
Contingency: Petrol Generator
Emergency: Candles or fire.
5. Water Availability
Primary: Municipal water supply.
Alternative: Bottled water.
Contingency: Water purification tablets or filters.
Emergency: Collecting rainwater or distilling water.
6. Major Disaster (e.g., Earthquake)
Primary: Staying in a secure home structure.
Alternative: Community shelters.
Contingency: A pre-prepared bug-out bag for quick evacuation.
Emergency: Makeshift shelter or seeking help from emergency services