Core functions
- Safe water storage
- Ready-to-eat food
- Manual can opener
- Torches and batteries
- Battery radio
- First-aid supplies
- Hygiene items
- Waste bags
Kit guide
Build around people, not products.
Start with water, communication, light and individual needs. Check local official recommendations for quantities and hazard-specific items.
Before buying: check what you already own, what needs regular rotation and what every household member can safely use.
Communication
- Paper contact list
- Local map
- Phone power bank
- Charging cables
- Notebook and pencil
- Whistle
- Copies of key plans
- Official channel list
Individual needs
- Regular medicines
- Mobility equipment
- Glasses or hearing items
- Infant supplies
- Pet food and leads
- Comfort items
- Weather layers
- Dietary requirements
Care and review
- Label storage dates
- Rotate food and water
- Test batteries
- Keep paths accessible
- Store safely
- Review twice yearly
- Update documents
- Practise using equipment
Medicines and medical equipment: storage, supply and backup arrangements require advice from the appropriate healthcare provider and local emergency guidance.