Scenarios Interconnected

At Any Given Time, At Any Given Place A Scenario Is An Inescapable Realty

Prepare for the Event — Survive the Cascade

Disasters and disruptions rarely occur in isolation. A single event can trigger power failures, water shortages, supply chain breakdowns, medical access issues, and long-term displacement. Scenario preparedness focuses on understanding how events unfold, how systems fail, and what capabilities you need to remain self-reliant when normal services are disrupted.

At Lost Off Grid, scenarios are used to educate first and equip second. Rather than selling fear-based kits for every possible event, we organize preparedness around core survival capabilities — water, power, shelter, medical, communications, and mobility — and show how different scenarios activate those needs.

This page serves as the master index for all preparedness scenarios, clearly mapped to their respective preparedness clusters so you can plan efficiently, avoid duplication, and build resilience that scales across multiple threats.

How Scenarios, Clusters, and Products Work Together

• Preparedness Clusters are broad, evergreen domains (e.g., Extreme Weather, Power Outages).

• Scenarios are real-world events that stress or collapse systems.

• Products and Kits are selected based on the capabilities required, not the event itself.

A single scenario may align with more than one cluster because cascading failures rarely respect neat categories.

Scenario-to-Cluster Alignment Overview

Preparedness Clusters and Associated Scenarios

Extreme Weather Preparedness

Extreme weather events create immediate environmental hazards and often initiate cascading infrastructure failures such as power loss, transportation shutdowns, and water contamination.

Scenarios include:

• Winter Storms & Blizzards

• Hurricanes & Tropical Storms

• Flooding

• Tornadoes

• Heatwaves

• Dust & Sand Storms

• Wildfires & Smoke Events

Primary Capabilities Required:

• Thermal protection and shelter

• Water storage and purification

• Emergency power and lighting

• First aid and respiratory protection

[Explore Extreme Weather Preparedness]

Power Outage Preparedness

Power disruptions affect communications, refrigeration, medical devices, heating and cooling, and access to clean water. Many scenarios escalate from short-term outages into long-duration crises.

Scenarios include:

• Power Grid Failure

• Rolling Blackouts

• Cyber Infrastructure Failure

• Winter Power Outages

• Long-Term Power Loss

Primary Capabilities Required:

• Backup power and charging

• Lighting and fuel alternatives

• Food preservation solutions

• Communication redundancy

[Explore Power Outage Preparedness]

Home Emergency Survival

When evacuation is not possible or advisable, surviving in place requires layered planning for water, food, sanitation, medical needs, and personal safety.

Scenarios include:

• Water System Failure

• Supply Chain Disruptions

• Food Shortages

• Pandemic or Quarantine

• Earthquakes

• Civil Disruption & Unrest

• Heatwaves (Shelter-in-Place)

Primary Capabilities Required:

• Long-term water and food storage

• Medical and hygiene supplies

• Indoor safety and air quality

• Family communication plans

[Explore Home Emergency Survival]

Vehicle Emergency Preparedness

Vehicles often become the weakest link during emergencies — whether stranded during storms, evacuations, or remote travel. Preparation focuses on mobility, visibility, and self-recovery.

Scenarios include:

• Vehicle Breakdown (Severe Conditions)

• Urban Evacuation

• Dust & Sand Storm Travel Conditions

• Off-Grid Travel Emergencies

Primary Capabilities Required:

• Roadside repair and traction

• Emergency shelter and warmth

• Signaling and communications

• Fuel and navigation redundancy

[Explore Vehicle Emergency Preparedness]

Bug-Out & Long-Term Preparedness

Some scenarios require rapid relocation or sustained self-reliance beyond 72 hours. These preparations emphasize portability, durability, and adaptability.

Scenarios include:

• Urban Evacuation

• Long-Term Power Loss

• Civil Disruption & Unrest

• Remote Outdoor Emergency

Primary Capabilities Required:

• Mobility and load-bearing gear

• Water procurement

• Compact shelter systems

• Multi-purpose tools

[Explore Bug-Out & Long-Term Preparedness]

How to Use This Page

1. Identify the scenario most relevant to your region or lifestyle.

2. Review the cascading risks described on the scenario page.

3. Build preparedness by capability using the linked cluster pages.

4. Select kits and gear that overlap across multiple scenarios.

Preparedness is not about predicting the exact event — it is about ensuring you can adapt when conditions change.

Continue Your Preparedness Planning

• Browse all Preparedness Kits

• Read Preparedness Guides & Articles

• Explore Emergency Gear by Capability

Lost Off Grid is committed to helping you prepare with clarity, realism, and practical solutions — before the event determines your options.