Flood kit

Protect the house, keep important things dry and be ready to leave if a flood warning is issued.

Why this kit

If you live in an area at risk of flooding, sign up for free flood warnings and keep this kit somewhere high and easy to reach.

Flood sacks slow water at doors and airbricks; the dry bag and document wallet keep medicines and paperwork safe if you need to move upstairs or leave.

Kit contents

What is in this kit

25 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.

Adjust for your household

Amazon links for this kit are coming soon. You can still use the list to check what you already have.

Still bottled water, 6 x 2 L

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: 2
Food-safe water container with screw cap, 5 L

Food-grade containers for storing tap water at home.

2 for the household.

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Quantity: 2
Nalgene wide-mouth water bottle, 1 L

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

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2
Heinz baked beans, 6 x 415 g

A cupboard staple that can be eaten cold if needed.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Kuhn Rikon 5-in-1 can and jar opener

Opens tins and jars without power.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Lifesystems Trek first aid kit

A compact kit for a grab bag or car.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Energizer Vision HD+ head torch

Keeps both hands free on the stairs, in the loft or outdoors after dark.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2
Energizer Fusion compact LED lantern

Lights a whole room and is safer than candles.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Amazon Basics AA batteries, pack of 12

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

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Amazon Basics AAA batteries, pack of 12

Spares for head torches and smaller devices.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Anker power bank, 10,000 mAh

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

1 for the household.

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

A spare cable that stays with the kit.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Panasonic RF-2400 battery radio

Local news and updates without mains power or mobile data.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Cuticura antibacterial hand gel, 6 x 100 ml

Clean hands when water is short.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
WaterWipes sensitive wipes, 3 packs

Gentle wipes for washing when water is short.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
OverBoard waterproof document pouch

Keeps important papers and contact numbers dry.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Sea to Summit dry bag, 20 L

Keeps medicines, chargers and spare clothes dry.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Reusable waterproof poncho

Stay dry if you need to go out or leave.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2
Bedsure sherpa fleece blanket, 150 x 200 cm

Warmth if the heating is off.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2
Lifesystems emergency whistle Optional

Attracts attention if you need help.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2
FloodSax sandless sandbags Optional

Lightweight sacks that swell on contact with water to block doors and airbricks.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Thetford Porta Potti 335 portable toilet Optional

A proper toilet if the water or sewers are off for longer.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Cleanwaste Go Anywhere toilet kits, pack of 50 Optional

Sealed toilet bags for when the toilet cannot be flushed.

1 for the household.

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Motorola Talkabout T82 Extreme two-way radios Optional

Stay in touch nearby without a phone signal.

1 for the household.

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Quantity: 1
Waterproof rucksack, 80 L

A large bag to keep the kit together and ready by the door.

1 each for 2 people.

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Quantity: 2