Check your basic supplies

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  Drinking water

  Allow 3 litres per person per day: 9 litres for three days. Plan separately for your pets' water needs.

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  Food that suits your household

  Choose long-life food and keep a tin opener ready if needed. Include food you can eat without heating.

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  Lighting and information

  Check your torch, batteries, radio and charged powerbank. Keep important phone numbers on paper.

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  Care, hygiene and warmth

  Keep first aid supplies, hygiene items and blankets in an accessible place everyone knows.

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  Personal essentials

  Think about baby food, medicines and pets' needs. If someone has particular care needs, make arrangements with their healthcare provider in advance.

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  Documents, keys and cash

  Store important numbers, copies of identity documents and spare keys carefully with your emergency supplies. Include cash in case electronic payments are unavailable.

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  Check together

  Discuss the emergency plan and check every six months that your supplies are complete, usable and within their shelf life.

Use this list as a starting point. In an emergency, always follow instructions from the authorities.