13%
of households felt largely prepared for an emergency
The evidence
How ready is the UK?
The government's 2026 national preparedness survey shows most UK households haven't taken the simple steps that make an emergency easier. The good news: each one takes minutes.
14%
of households had a household emergency plan
23%
of households had a battery or wind-up radio
4%
of households had three or more days of bottled water
Source: Cabinet Office — UK Public Survey of Risk Perception, Resilience and Preparedness 2026
Figures as reported in the survey; see the official publication for methodology and full results.