How much emergency cash does everyone keep on hand?

I’m a firm believer in keeping a pretty good chunk of cash around and it has come in very handy for hurricane evacuation in the past. This cash also gets used as a buffer to keep our budget under control. Example: An unexpected auto repair cost well over $700.00 a couple of weeks ago. I used the stash cash, replaced said cash within a couple of weeks and thus relieved my wife of the credit card stress or dipping into our savings account. When Mama’s happy, everyone’s happy.

I started putting away cash years ago to be spent at the beginning of hurricane season for supplies. This habit has evolved into year round preps for storm season and a healthy hunk of cash.

I keep $4000.00 in 20’s, $600.00 in 10’s, $300.00 in 5’s, and $100.00 in 1’s. This cash is stashed in a couple of places around the house and vehicles. I don’t have a safe so hiding is my only option. I’ve also accumulated a couple hundred bucks face value of pre –65 silver coins but that is for another discussion.

How much do you keep set aside?