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UK ReadyKnow what to do

How prepared is your household?

Answer 18 quick questions. We won't give you a scary percentage — just the specific things worth doing next.

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Power

Do you know your electricity network's power-cut number (105)?

Power

Do you have a torch and spare batteries you can find in the dark?

Communications

Do you have a battery or wind-up radio?

Communications

Is there a charged power bank in your home?

Communications

Have you agreed an out-of-area contact for your household?

Water

Could your household manage for 24 hours without tap water?

Food

Do you have food at home that needs no cooking?

Medication

Do you keep a few days' spare essential medication?

Medication

Do you have a written list of your prescriptions?

Family plan

Have you agreed a household meeting point?

Family plan

Does everyone know what to do if you can't contact each other?

Local knowledge

Do you know your water supplier and local council?

Local knowledge

Have you checked your flood risk?

Evacuation

Do you have a grab bag ready?

Documents

Are copies of your key documents stored safely?

Documents

Do you keep some cash in case card payments fail?

Family plan

Do you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water?

Local knowledge

Do you know how to receive UK Emergency Alerts?

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