Emergency preparedness guides

Practical guides to getting your home ready.

• Power cut kit checklist

  What to keep at home for a power outage, and what to do before, during and after.

• How much water to store

  Litres per person, storing water safely, and purification backups.

• Grab bag checklist

  What to pack in an emergency go bag if you need to leave home quickly.

• Car emergency kit checklist

  A winter car kit and breakdown essentials to keep in the boot.

• UK emergency numbers

  Power cut, gas, flood and NHS numbers to write down.