4 - Make an emergency kit

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Preparing an emergency kit can help you to be prepared and react quickly in the event of flooding.

Suggestions for what you might like to include in your kit are listed below:

Insurance and other important documents
Emergency contact numbers: Insurance helpline, local council, emergency services and landlord's details if renting
Contact details for your water, electricity and gas suppliers
Torch and batteries
Portable radio (wind-up preferable) for local station updates
Fully charged mobile phone and charging lead
Small power bank or portable charger
Camera (if phone doesn’t have one) to record damage for insurance purposes
First aid kit and essential prescription medication
Bottled water (check use-by date)
Non-perishable food items (including energy or cereal bars)
Blankets
Warm clothes, waterproof clothes, wellington boots, rubber gloves
Wash kit and essential toiletries (including toilet paper and wet wipes)
Children’s / baby essentials (including baby food / nappies etc.)
Bank cards and emergency cash

Last reviewed: 22/08/2023