Your kit

Enough for 3 days. Tap a cell to record what you have, or add things of your own.

The UK government’s Be Ready checklist: enough to manage for three days.

0 of 13 ready · about £159 left to buy

Water and food

Free, and they matter as much as the kit.

Agree where to meetOne place near home and one further away, in case you are separated or cannot get back.Add to your plan
Put key numbers on paperYour phone may be flat or the network down. Print your emergency sheet and keep it with your kit.Open emergency sheet
Find your stopcock, gas valve and fuse boxKnow how to turn off water, gas and electricity, and make sure other adults do too.Note where they are
Write down your radio stationsFind your local BBC station and its FM frequency while you still have the internet.Save stations
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarmsPress the test button once a month. Add a monthly reminder from the Kit page.
Check emergency alerts are onEmergency Alerts are sent to compatible phones in the affected area. Make sure they are not switched off in your settings.About Emergency Alerts (opens in a new tab)
Sign up for flood warningsFree warnings by phone, text or email if your area is at risk.Check for flooding in England (opens in a new tab)
Check the Priority Services RegisterFree extra help from energy and water companies during a power cut or loss of supply, if you are eligible.The Priority Services Register (opens in a new tab)
Think about who nearby might need helpAn older or disabled neighbour may struggle in a power cut. Swap numbers now.

Food, water, batteries and medicines go out of date. Set a date to check everything, then add reminders to your phone’s calendar.

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Includes expiry dates you’ve entered, your kit check and a monthly smoke alarm test.