Emergency preparedness guides

Source-linked advice for emergency kits, water, food and power interruptions.

Emergency kit checklist: what to pack at home

Build a home emergency kit with water, familiar food, lighting and a household plan. Check what you own before buying supplies.

How much emergency water to store per person, how to keep it safe, and what to carry when leaving home.

Prepare for power interruptions with safe lighting, phone charging, a regional radio and a household support plan.

What to buy for meals without cooking or refrigeration, how much to put aside, and how to keep it safe.

Plan a manageable grab bag around your destination, transport and household needs. Start with supplies you already own.

Choose compatible spare batteries, compare alkaline and NiMH options, and keep complete replacement sets ready for lights and radios.

Make a paper contact sheet, protect essential document copies and practise accessing backups without exposing unnecessary sensitive information.