A bag ready to pick up if you're told to leave home quickly, for a flood, a fire nearby or a gas leak. Pack it once, keep it by the door, and you won't be packing in a panic.
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- A bag that is easy to carry, kept where everyone knows A rucksack leaves your hands free for children, pets or a torch. Ad Rucksacks on Amazon
- Medicines, and a list of them A few days' worth, and the list in case you need more.
- A first aid kit A small travel kit fits in a side pocket. Ad Small first aid kits on Amazon
- Important papers in a waterproof bag Copies are fine: ID, insurance, and the numbers you'd need to make a claim. Ad Waterproof document pouches on Amazon
- A torch and spare batteries A head torch leaves your hands free. Ad Head torches on Amazon
- Bottled water A bottle each. Water is heavy, so don't overdo it.
- Food that is ready to eat Cereal bars, nuts and dried fruit last well and weigh little.
- Warm, waterproof clothes A waterproof jacket and a fleece for each person, packed flat. Ad Packable waterproof jackets on Amazon
- A phone charger and a charged power bank Keep the power bank charged; it's no help flat. Ad Power banks on Amazon
- Cash Enough for a taxi, food or a night somewhere.
- Important phone numbers on paper Family, your insurer, and someone who could put you up.
- Baby things, if you need them Nappies, wipes, ready-to-feed formula and a change of clothes.
Based on GOV.UK's Be ready advice on flooding, in our own words, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Advice changes, so check the source if something matters.
This list is in the Prepperland app, ready to add to your checklists and tick off.