Preparedness guides
Short, calm answers to the questions UK households are asking, based on GOV.UK, NHS, Met Office and British Red Cross advice. No panic, just what to do.
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Emergency kit checklist (72 hours)
The GOV.UK Be Ready list explained, with real amounts for your home.
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How much water to store
3 litres per person per day, plus what to keep for cooking and washing.
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What to do in a power cut
Call 105, stay warm, keep the fridge shut: before, during and after.
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Storms and flooding
Warnings, Floodline, what to do before and during a storm or flood.
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What food to keep for an emergency
A calm 3-day food plan: no fridge, no cooking, food you already eat.
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Grab bag checklist
What to pack in a bag you can pick up and leave with in minutes.
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Power banks: what mAh do I need?
mAh, Wh and real-world capacity, worked out for a power cut.
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Emergency radio guide
Wind-up or battery FM radio, BBC local radio and frequencies to write down.
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Cold home or heating outage
Staying warm safely when the heating fails: 18°C, layers, CO and heater safety.
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Priority Services Register
Free extra help in power, gas and water cuts: who can join and how.