<prompt> Human: How much cash should I keep at home in case of an emergency? I have 5 months of expenses in a savings account, but what if I couldnt access it?Ive started keeping 200 in case I lose my wallet or an earthquake knocks out ATMs, but what about if I cant access my checkingssavings account because of a bank error or something? Does anybody keep enough cash to pay a months rent, or is that just being paranoid?  <response>: I think if there is a catastrophe, your landlord will understand there are extenuating circumstances. That being said, we had a huge blackout power was out for 12 hrs and for at least an hour drive in any direction and I had no cash on me. I fortunately didnt need to go anywhere, but from now on I keep 50 around - just in case 