Kits for a more prepared home

Ready-made lists of what to keep at home for the emergencies most likely to reach you, sized for the people you live with.

What are you getting ready for?

Pick the situation you have in mind. Each kit lists what to keep at home, sized for your household.

  • Power cut

    Light, a charged phone and food that needs no cooker.

    Power cut kit31 items

  • Storm or stay at home

    Three days indoors with water, food, light and news.

    Storm and stay at home kit26 items

  • Flood

    Protect the house, keep papers dry and be ready to leave.

    Flood kit25 items

  • Cold snap or snowed in

    Warmth when the heating fails, light and a clear path out.

    Cold snap and snowed in kit35 items

  • Leaving home fast

    An evacuation grab bag by the door for the first day away.

    Evacuation grab bag28 items

  • Car emergency

    Stay warm, visible and able to get going if you break down or get stuck.

    Car emergency kit19 items

  • Heatwave

    Plenty of water and simple ways to keep cool.

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Starting from scratch?

Or fill a gap

Already have the basics? Each area has its own kit and single items to top up.

Build your own

Tell us who is at home and how long to plan for. The kit builder sizes every item and lets you tick off what you already have.

Your household

Not sure what you need?

Six short questions show what your household already has covered and where to start.

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