72 Hour Emergency

For storms, heavy snow or any time you are told to stay indoors: water, food, light, warmth and news for three days.

Why this kit

Severe weather can close roads and cut power and water at the same time. This kit means you can stay safely at home for three days without needing to go out.

Check the forecast, bring in or tie down anything loose outside, and charge phones and power banks before the storm arrives.

Kit contents

What is in this kit

26 items

Quantities are for 2 adults for 3 days, with 3 litres of drinking water per person a day (GOV.UK guidance). Some items are one per household; others grow with the number of people and days.

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Adjust for your household

Some Amazon links are coming soon, so these items are not included when you buy on Amazon: Still bottled water, 6 x 2L. They stay on your list and can be bought later.

yfood meal replacement drinks, taster pack of 5 Essential

Ready-to-drink meals with no preparation.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of yfood meal replacement drinks, taster pack of 5: 1
Wayfayrer ready-to-eat meal pouch, 300 g Essential

A proper meal that can be eaten hot or cold, with no cooking needed.

3 each for 2 people.

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Quantity of Wayfayrer ready-to-eat meal pouch, 300 g: 6
Nature Valley Protein bars, 26 x 40 g Essential

Long-life snacks that need no cooking.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Nature Valley Protein bars, 26 x 40 g: 1
Tuna chunks in sunflower oil, 4 x 145 g Essential

Ready-to-eat protein in ring-pull tins.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Tuna chunks in sunflower oil, 4 x 145 g: 1
Heinz baked beans, 6 x 415 g Essential

A cupboard staple that can be eaten cold if needed.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Heinz baked beans, 6 x 415 g: 1
Food-safe water container with screw cap, 5L Essential

Food-grade containers for storing tap water at home.

2 for the household.

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Quantity of Food-safe water container with screw cap, 5L: 2
Still bottled water, 6 x 2L Essential

Sized at 3 litres per person per day. Buy sealed bottled water locally.

18 L in total: 3 L a day for 2 people for 3 days. 2 packs of 12 L.

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Quantity of Still bottled water, 6 x 2L: 2
Petzl Actik head torch Essential

Bright, hands-free light, one for each person.

1 each for 2 people.

See price on Amazon: Petzl Actik head torch (opens Amazon in a new tab)

Quantity of Petzl Actik head torch: 2
Energizer Fusion compact LED lantern Essential

Lights a whole room and is safer than candles.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Energizer Fusion compact LED lantern: 1
Amazon Basics AA batteries, pack of 12 Essential

Long shelf life batteries for torches, radios and smoke alarms.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Amazon Basics AA batteries, pack of 12: 1
Amazon Basics AAA batteries, pack of 12 Essential

Spares for head torches and smaller devices.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Amazon Basics AAA batteries, pack of 12: 1
Anker power bank, 10,000 mAh Essential

Charges a phone two or three times. Keep it topped up.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Anker power bank, 10,000 mAh: 1
Panasonic RF-2400 battery radio Essential

Local news and updates without mains power or mobile data.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Panasonic RF-2400 battery radio: 1
Kuhn Rikon 5-in-1 can and jar opener Essential

Opens tins and jars without power.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Kuhn Rikon 5-in-1 can and jar opener: 1
Lock & Lock airtight food container, 2.3 L Essential

Keeps opened dry food fresh and pest-free.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Lock & Lock airtight food container, 2.3 L: 1
Snow Peak titanium spork Essential

Light, tough cutlery, one for each person.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity of Snow Peak titanium spork: 2
Bedsure sherpa fleece blanket, 150 x 200 cm Essential

Warmth if the heating is off.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity of Bedsure sherpa fleece blanket, 150 x 200 cm: 2
First Aid Kit, 70 pieces Essential

Plasters, dressings and bandages in one case for the home.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of First Aid Kit, 70 pieces: 1
Cuticura antibacterial hand gel, 6 x 100 ml Essential

Clean hands when water is short.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Cuticura antibacterial hand gel, 6 x 100 ml: 1
WaterWipes sensitive wipes, 3 packs Essential

Gentle wipes for washing when water is short.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of WaterWipes sensitive wipes, 3 packs: 1
Cleanwaste Go Anywhere toilet kits, pack of 50 Essential

Sealed toilet bags for when the toilet cannot be flushed.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Cleanwaste Go Anywhere toilet kits, pack of 50: 1
Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 stove Essential

Hot food and drinks without mains power. Use outdoors or with good ventilation.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Campingaz Camp Bistro 3 stove: 1
Butane gas canisters, pack of 8 Essential

Fuel for the camping stove.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Butane gas canisters, pack of 8: 1
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottle, 1 L Optional

A tough, leakproof bottle for carrying drinking water, one for each person.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity of Nalgene wide-mouth water bottle, 1 L: 2
Aquatabs water purification tablets Optional

Makes doubtful water safe to drink if bottled water runs low.

1 for the household.

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Quantity of Aquatabs water purification tablets: 1
UGREEN USB-C charging cable, 1m Optional

A spare cable that stays with the kit.

1 for the household.

See price on Amazon: UGREEN USB-C charging cable, 1m (opens Amazon in a new tab)

Quantity of UGREEN USB-C charging cable, 1m: 1