YOUR HOUSEHOLD, YOUR PLAN
A little more ready. One box at a time. Start with what you already have. Tick off your essentials, make a note of the gaps and build your kit at your own pace.
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Water for 3 days Drinking water: 9 litres per person, plus extra for other needs. 3 days of ready-to-eat food Familiar shelf-stable meals, snacks and a manual tin opener. Torch and spare batteries Keep a working light where you can find it in the dark. Charged power bank and cable Test it with your phone and review its charge regularly. Battery or wind-up FM radio Tune it now and note a reliable station’s frequency. Warm layers and blankets Have a safe plan if your home becomes too cold. Hygiene essentials Hand-cleaning supplies, toilet paper and bin bags. First aid and essential medicines Plan prescriptions and equipment backups with your care team. A modest cash backup Mixed coins and notes, only if affordable; store securely. Paper contacts and household plan Include power-cut numbers, a meeting place and trusted contacts. Secure account recovery options Keep backup codes protected and separate from your phone. Children, pets and individual needs Food, feeding supplies, nappies, comfort items and pet water.
Our household plan Meeting place: ___________________________________________________
Trusted contact and number: _________________________________________
Medicines, equipment and extra support: _________________________________
Local radio station and frequency: _____________________________________
Next kit review date: _________________________________________________
Immediate danger: 999 / 112 · GB power cuts: 105 · NI: 03457 643643
Independent household checklist · bereadyforemergency.com · Reviewed 23 October 2026. Keep a paper copy; follow official local advice during an emergency.
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Every small step counts.
Water for your household Number of people − +
18 litresDrinking water for 3 days.2 people × 3 litres × 3 days
Plus extra for cooking, washing, pets and individual needs. Use containers you can lift.
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