Emergency pack

Keep copies of the following in a waterproof bag:

• Household Emergency Plan.

• Important family documents, e.g. birth certificates.

• Insurance documents, car and home.

• A small amount of cash, including change, and credit cards.

• Bank details.

• First aid kit.

• Asthma and respiratory aids.

• Essential/prescribed medication.

• Hearing aids.

• Spectacles, contact lenses.

• Mobile phone and charger.

• Essential phone numbers, including family GP.

• A battery-operated radio with spare batteries (check regularly). Consider a wind-up model.

• House and car keys (with extra sets if you have them).

• A waterproof torch and spare batteries (check regularly). Consider a wind-up model.

• Toiletries, including toothpaste, toothbrush and sanitary supplies.

• Supplies for babies and small children, such as formula and nappies. 

• Toys, books, activities.

• Anti-bacterial hand wipes/gel.

• Sunscreen.

• Toilet paper. 

• Rubbish bags.

• Pet supplies.

• Enough food and bottled drinking water to last three days.

• Basic cutlery and tin opener.

• Thermos flasks.

• Change of clothing, footwear and sleepwear.

• Windproof and rainproof clothing.

• Strong outdoor shoes.

• Blankets, sleeping bags.

• Sun hats.