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Preparedness guide

The first 72 hours

Plan for the first three days of disruption with equipment, food, drinking water and personal medication. Our proposed kits are not a complete 72-hour supply.

  1. 010–1 hour

    Light and safety

    • Use torches, not candles, wherever possible
    • Check whether neighbours are affected — call 105 to report a power cut
    • Switch off and unplug appliances that could surge when power returns
    • Leave one light switched on so you know when power is back
    • Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours
  2. 021–12 hours

    Information and warmth

    • Turn on a battery or wind-up radio for local updates
    • Keep fridge and freezer doors closed to hold the cold
    • Gather everyone into one room and layer up
    • Conserve phone battery — lower brightness and close apps
    • Close curtains and doors to keep heat in
  3. 0312–24 hours

    Water and food

    • Store sufficient drinking water separately; needs vary with health, activity and temperature
    • Keep food that is safe to eat without cooking; discard perishables if safe storage temperatures cannot be maintained
    • Never use a camping stove or BBQ indoors
    • Keep emergency water separate from washing water
    • Plan simple meals that need little or no cooking
  4. 0424–72 hours

    Sustain and stay connected

    • Keep checking official updates on your radio
    • Use charged power banks sparingly; capacity and compatibility vary
    • Review supplies each morning and adjust
    • Keep a written list of important phone numbers
    • Note what ran low, ready to restock afterwards

Important: In an emergency where life is at risk, always call 999. To report or check on a power cut anywhere in Great Britain, call 105 free of charge. This guide is general information only and does not replace official advice. Never use generators, barbecues or camping stoves indoors. If you depend on powered medical equipment, make a backup plan with your healthcare provider. Keep medicines accessible and follow your pharmacist’s storage advice. Consult UK Government Prepare guidance for current planning advice.

Choosing a kit

Choosing the right kit for your household

Compare the proposed equipment packages, then explore a 2-, 4- or 6-person configuration. Every range is coming soon.

Essential Survival Kit

Entry-level emergency preparedness equipment for British households.

2 people
£119.00
4 people
£159.00
6 people
£199.00

Provisional retail price, inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Proposed sizes: 2, 4 or 6 people

  • Individual handheld lighting and emergency warmth
  • Small first aid kit and carry pouch
  • One proposed USB power bank for 2 people
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Family Survival Kit

A more comprehensive emergency equipment package for households.

2 people
£189.00
4 people
£249.00
6 people
£309.00

Provisional retail price, inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Proposed sizes: 2, 4 or 6 people

  • Individual handheld lighting and emergency warmth
  • Medium first aid kit and empty 10-litre water containers
  • Two proposed USB power banks for 4 people
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Extended Survival Kit

Our most comprehensive household emergency equipment package.

2 people
£329.00
4 people
£399.00
6 people
£469.00

Provisional retail price, inclusive of VAT where applicable.

Proposed sizes: 2, 4 or 6 people

  • Additional lanterns, head torches and hand warmers
  • Empty 20-litre water containers and heavy-duty storage
  • Three proposed USB power banks for 4 people
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Equipment highlights use the proposed reference configurations, not equal household sizes. Prices are shown for each household size. No kit guarantees a duration of self-sufficiency.

Choose for the people in your household and plan separately for pets, visitors, food, drinking water and medication. If you rely on powered medical equipment, discuss an emergency backup plan with your healthcare provider; a larger kit is not a substitute.