Make a list
Count the people, babies, pets, and medical needs in your household.
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Practical preparation, one small step at a time
A calm plan for the first three days
Build a useful household kit for short disruptions such as a power cut, severe weather, or an interruption to travel. Start with what you already have, then fill the gaps.
Build your household list Read the guidesWhy plan for three days?
A short supply of drinking water, familiar food, light, warmth, and key information can make an unexpected disruption easier to manage. Your needs may be different, so use the checklist as a starting point and adapt it to your household.
See the UK Government emergency preparedness update and the UK Government emergency checklist.
Start with one small task
Keep useful items together
Choose an accessible place and tell everyone at home where it is.
Use the printable checklistReview twice a year
Check dates, rotate food and batteries, and update contact details.
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