READINESS CHECK

How ready is your household?

Answer honestly. This is a gap-finder, not a pass/fail test.

Water

Do you keep a sensible supply of drinking water at home?
Think in terms of several days, not months.
Do you have clean containers suitable for storing or carrying water?

Food

Could your household manage several days with food already at home?
Do you keep food that needs little or no cooking?

Power & light

Do you have at least two independent torches or lights?
Do you have a charged power bank or another way to recharge phones?
Do you know how to safely manage a longer power cut?

First aid & medication

Do you have a stocked first-aid kit?
If anyone relies on regular medication, is there a continuity plan?

Communications

Could you receive official information if broadband or mobile data were unavailable?
Do household members know important emergency contact numbers?

Documents & money

Do you keep copies of important household information in an accessible place?
Do you keep a modest amount of cash for short payment-system outages?

Warmth & shelter

Could everyone in the household stay warm for a day or two without central heating?
Do you know where spare blankets, warm layers and basic weatherproof clothing are?

Evacuation

Could you leave home within ten minutes with essential items if asked to evacuate?
Do you have a written or agreed meeting/contact plan for the household?