How Much Drinking Water Should You Store?
The official UK figure is 3 litres per person per day for drinking, for three days. Here is what that adds up to, and what official pages do not specify.
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Guides for ordinary UK households
Read first, shop later — or not at all. These articles explain official advice in plain English and link back to the original sources. We publish practical guidance and link back to the original sources.
How to Prepare for a Power Cut in the UK
Official steps to take before and during a UK electricity outage, including 105, warmth, food safety and the Priority Services Register.
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Official warmth advice for a UK winter outage, and why barbecues and generators must stay outside.
ReadWhat Should Be in a UK 72-Hour Emergency Kit?
A plain-English tour of the official Be Ready three-day checklist, and how to build it gradually from what you already own.
ReadWhat to Do During a UK Flood Warning
What Environment Agency flood alerts and warnings mean in England, and the official steps to take if flooding is expected.
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