EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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A grab bag you can carry and a three-day reserve you keep at home. Check what you already own, then shop for the gaps.
Shopping links open Amazon United Kingdom. If you don’t have a local store, choose one that delivers to your address.
1. Grab bag
Check off the items you already have.
The holdall includes a radio, torch, first aid and basic emergency supplies for up to four people. Check the remaining items against the checklist.
- 1 × EVAQ8 four-person emergency holdall
- 1 × Anker 20,000 mAh USB-C power bank
- 1 × OXO Good Grips manual tin opener
Review quantities and prices on Amazon. If an item is unavailable or missing from the basket, use the individual links or the checklist below.
2. Three-day home reserve
Plan for 7.5–9 L of drinking water for 1 person, plus three days of food for each person.
Water packs rounded up to cover 9 L per person, plus one ration pack per person per day. Check allergens and dietary needs before ordering.
Add home reserve to Amazon UK basket ↗Review quantities and prices on Amazon. If an item is unavailable or missing from the basket, use the individual links or the checklist below.
Choose food that can be eaten without cooking and fits your household’s dietary needs.
3. Add from home
Essential medication and prescription copies, spare keys, cash, printed emergency contacts, and copies of important documents. Add baby, pet or accessibility supplies as needed.
Based on British Red Cross emergency-kit guidance. Adjust the supplies for your household and local guidance.