Resources
Printable checklists to stick on the fridge or keep in your grab bag, and the official sources we rely on.
Printable checklists
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3-day home emergency supplies checklist
A printable checklist of the basics to keep at home so your household can cope for 3 days without power, water or shops.
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72-hour grab bag checklist
A printable packing list for an emergency grab bag you can take if you need to leave home quickly.
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Power cut checklist
A printable checklist to get ready for a power cut and know what to do when the lights go out.
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Essential documents checklist
A printable checklist of the documents to gather, copy and keep safe in case of flood, fire or theft.
Our free tools also produce printable and downloadable lists tailored to your household.
Official advice
In an emergency, always follow instructions from the emergency services, your local council and official sources. These are the ones we refer to most.
- Be Ready (UK Government)
The UK government campaign on getting ready for emergencies, including a printable checklist.
- Be informed about hazards (UK Government)
What to do about specific hazards, from flooding to heatwaves.
- About Emergency Alerts (GOV.UK)
How the government warns mobile phones about a danger to life nearby.
- Check for flooding (GOV.UK)
Current flood warnings and long-term flood risk for your area.
- Prepare for flooding (GOV.UK)
How to protect yourself and your home from future flooding.
- UK weather warnings (Met Office)
Official severe weather warnings.
- Power Cut 105 (Power Cut 105)
The free number to report a power cut in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Priority Services Register (The PSR)
Free extra support from energy and water companies for eligible households.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning (NHS)
Symptoms, causes and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- First aid advice (St John Ambulance)
Step-by-step first aid guidance.
Numbers to know (UK)
- 999
- Emergency services when life is at risk.
- 111
- NHS 111 for urgent medical help that is not an emergency.
- 105
- Report a power cut (England, Scotland and Wales).