THE EMERGENCY SUPPLY GUIDE
Be ready, without the fuss.
Preparation is about ordinary things you can put in place now, not worst-case predictions or expensive equipment you may never use.
Start with the basics
Think about what your household would need during a temporary loss of power, drinking water or access to shops. Start with essentials and expand only when they add meaningful value.
Water
Store suitable drinking water and know how to access safe additional supplies.
Food
Choose long-life food suited to everyone in your household. Check allergens, calories and preparation needs.
Lighting
Keep accessible torches with charged batteries or a safe alternative power source.
Communication
Have a battery or wind-up FM radio and charged phone backup.
Warmth
Prepare suitable clothing, blankets and safe means of staying warm.
Power
Match power banks and backup generators to real appliance loads and safety requirements.
Latest guides
A sensible 72-hour household essentials checklist →
Start with water, vegetarian food, lighting, communication and the specific needs of your household.
How to choose vegetarian emergency food →
Compare meal energy, pack size, preparation, allergens and storage life before choosing a food reserve.
Backup power: batteries, solar charging and generators →
Understand the differences between rechargeable battery stations and fuel-powered generators.
Emergency water storage and purification basics →
Understand what to keep ready and why a water container is not the same as safe drinking water.
Build your own useful kit
Every household is different. Consider the people you live with, medication needs, pets, local weather, how you travel and whether you have special equipment dependent on electricity.
Rotate food before its best-before date and check batteries, water-storage instructions and equipment periodically.