These recommendations reflect a broad swath of opinions, some far more conservative than others.
Some experts insist on longer.
For the purposes of this list, it's assumed that there may be some difficult situations, but it won't be the end of the world as we know it. DO plan on spending a fair amount of time checking, upgrading and preparing your home computer and software applications. PC and software makers typically are providing consumer-friendly information and upgrades at their Web sites. DO stockpile some basic foods, enough to get through a week to 10 days without going to the store. DO keep extra cash on hand, perhaps enough to live on for an entire week.