How prepared are you?
Answer honestly. Nothing is saved or sent. The result only appears on your screen.
Well prepared
You've covered most of the basics. Keep your supplies fresh, check dates every six months and help a neighbour or relative get started.
You're on your way
You have some basics covered. Fill the gaps below one by one, and your household will be ready for the first few days of a crisis.
A good time to start
You're at the beginning, and that's fine. Pick one thing from the tips below and do it this week. Small steps add up quickly.
Fix these first
- Store bottled water or fill clean containers, and replace tap water every six months.Read more
- Add tins, crackers, nuts and ready-to-eat rations you actually like.Read more
- Keep a headlamp and spare batteries in a fixed place everyone knows.Read more
- A crank or battery radio keeps you informed when phones and internet are down.Read more
- Charge a power bank now and top it up every few months.Read more
- Check your kit and book a hands-on first aid course.Read more
- Put IDs, copies and a list of phone numbers together in a waterproof bag.Read more
- Card terminals and cash machines stop working without power, so keep some cash.Read more
- Find your nearest shelter and pick an inner room using the two-wall rule.Read more
- Fill in a family emergency plan together and keep copies in every bag.Read more
Great: you answered yes to everything. Review your kit every 6 months.