Packing a small emergency kit and keeping it in a safe place at
home will stand you in good stead in a wide range of emergency
situations. Your kit should be kept in a waterproof bag and it
should include:
- A battery radio with spare batteries or a wind up radio (so you
can be communicated with if the electricity supply is
affected)
- A battery torch with spare batteries or a wind-up torch
- A first aid kit
- A note of local radio station frequencies and important phone
numbers
- Copies of important documents like birth certificates,
insurance policies and your household emergency plan
- Bottled water and ready-to-eat food that won't go off, with a
can opener if required
- Spare keys to your home and vehicle
- Spare glasses or contact lenses
- Toiletries and details of important medicines
- Pencil and paper, penknife, whistle
- Pet supplies
If you have to leave your home, and there's time to gather them
safely, you should also think about taking:
- Essential medicines
- Mobile phone and charger
- Cash and credit cards
- Spare clothes and blankets
- Games, books, a child's special toy
- Pets