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Be ready for emergencies

The Be Ready campaign (launched 22 Oct 2026) replaced the old Prepare site: gov.uk/prepare, gov.uk/beready and prepare.campaign.gov.uk all redirect to beready.campaign.gov.uk. One flat checklist, no core/optional split; the 3 litres is for drinking only ("More would be needed for other tasks such as cooking and washing"). No amounts for cash, pets or babies. Repeat prescriptions should be requested up to 5 working days before they are needed.

Official page: beready.campaign.gov.uk/be-ready-for-emergencies · checked 2026-11-02

People2
Pets0
Babies0

Water

  • Bottled waterBottled water for 3 days“3 litres per person per day for drinking.”18 litres

Food

  • Non-perishable foodNon-perishable food for 3 days“Non-perishable food for 3 days”3 days for 2

Hygiene

  • Hand sanitiser, wet wipes and bathroom products

Light

  • TorchTorch (and spare batteries)

Power

  • Spare batteriesTorch (and spare batteries)
  • Charged power bank

Warmth

  • Blankets and sleeping bagsBlankets, sleeping bags and warm clothing
  • Warm clothingBlankets, sleeping bags and warm clothingFor 2

News and information

  • FM radio (battery or wind-up)FM radio (battery / wind up)

Money

  • Cash (coins and notes) and cardsCash (mix of coins and notes) and cards

Documents

  • Printed copies of IDs and documentsCopies of IDs / documents

Staying in touch

  • Important phone numbers and information on paperImportant phone numbers and information

Health and first aid

  • First aid kitFirst aid kit / first aid items
  • Essential medication and medical suppliesFor 2