Guides for being ready.
Short, plain-English guides based on the government's Be Ready advice.
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The Be Ready checklist, sized for your home
Tick off what you have, see what's missing, print it.
Open the checklistWhat to do in a power cut
Who to call (105), keeping food safe and staying warm.
Read the guideHow much water to store
3 litres per person, per day. A table for your household.
Read the guideWhat to put in a grab bag
The essentials for leaving home in a hurry.
Read the guideYour winter car kit
The government's list of what to keep in the boot.
Read the guideBefore the storm
What to do when a storm warning is issued.
Read the guideHow to prepare for a flood
Free warnings, a flood bag, and what to do when a warning comes.
Read the guideFree extra help in a power cut
The Priority Services Register: who qualifies and how to join.
Read the guideGetting Mum or Dad ready
An emergency kit for an older parent, and the extras that matter.
Read the guidePets in an emergency
Food, water and a kit for cats, dogs and small pets.
Read the guideWhat a 3-day kit really costs
The government list priced item by item, and how to spread it out.
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