Readiness check

Kit builder

Build a kit for your household

Choose what you are preparing for and who is at home. Your list updates as you go: tick what you already have, then add the rest to your basket or keep a printable checklist.

Your situation and household

What are you preparing for?

The six starter kits: water, power, first aid, communication, food and warmth.

Everyday essentials: areas to include
Who is at home, and for how long?

Aged 16 and over

Under 16

Each adds 1 L of water a day and pet supplies

From 1 to 14 days

Add to your household

Each adds a few items to your list.

Under 2. Counted for water at the same rate as everyone else, and adds baby supplies.

In addition to the adults above. Counted as adults for water and food, and adds a few small items.

Water per person a day

Figures from GOV.UK emergency guidance.

Your list

8 items

Everyday essentials for 2 adults for 3 days, with 3 L of water per person a day.

Water

  • Still bottled water, 6 x 2 L 18 L needed · 2 packs of 12 L

    Quantity2

First Aid

  • First aid kit, 70 pieces 1 for the household

    Quantity1

  • Elastoplast fabric plasters, 40 strips 1 for the household

    Quantity1

  • Safety First Aid sterile dressings, 12 x 12 cm, pack of 6 1 for the household

    Quantity1

  • Safety First Aid triangular bandages, pack of 6 1 for the household

    Quantity1

  • Microporous tape, 2.5 cm x 5 m 1 for the household

    Quantity1

  • Sterile saline cleansing wipes 1 for the household

    Quantity1

Food & Cooking

  • Emergency food ration bars, 3,600 kcal 12,000 kcal needed · 4 packs of 3,600 kcal

    Quantity4

Build another kit

Need a kit for the car or a grab bag as well? Choose the next situation and your household stays the same. Anything you have added to your basket stays there; copy the link or print the checklist first if you want to keep this list.

Your basket

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