Home emergency kit
When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
Recommended items to include in a basic emergency kit:
• Water: 4 litres (7 pints) of water per person per day for at
least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food: at least three days' supply of non-perishable
food
• Battery-powered radio and extra batteries or wind-up
radio
• Torch and extra batteries (or wind up type)
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Wet wipes, rubbish/bin bags and plastic ties for personal
hygiene
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Tin opener for food (if kit contains tinned food).
Additional items to consider adding to an emergency
kit:
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Infant formula and disposable nappies and nappy sacks
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance
policies, passports, National Insurance numbers, NHS numbers and
bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
• Cash
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person; consider
additional bedding during winter
• Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved top,
trousers and sturdy shoes; consider additional clothing during
winter
• Water purification tablets
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.