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Kit ready.
- Water (3 litres per person per day) Essential Drinking and basic hygiene when taps fail. Store: Cool, dark place, off the floor. Maintain: Replace every 6 to 12 months.
- Non-perishable food and can opener Essential Eat without cooking or refrigeration. Store: Airtight box. Maintain: Rotate stock yearly.
- Torch and batteries Essential Light without candles (fire risk). Store: Central drawer. Maintain: Test monthly.
- Battery or hand-crank radio Essential Receive official alerts without power. Store: With the torch. Maintain: Test the crank or batteries.
- First-aid kit and personal medication Essential Handle injuries and keep treatments going. Store: Easy to reach. Maintain: Review expiry every 6 months.
- Copies of key documents Essential Prove identity and insurance if originals are lost. Store: Waterproof pouch. Maintain: Update after any change.
- Cash in small notes Essential Pay when card machines are down. Store: With the documents. Maintain: Check occasionally.