The power blinks off just as dinner starts. You open the tap, and the water coughs air—there’s a boil-water advisory scrolling across your phone, and the grocery app shows delivery delays for days. Your kids ask what’s for dinner. Your partner wonders how long the outage will last. You glance at the pantry and see half-open boxes, mismatched cans, and not nearly enough water. The realization lands hard: you can’t buy your way out of this tonight. You need a plan that works with what you have, fits your life, and keeps your household safe for 30 days—without panic, guesswork, or endless trips to the store.