Home emergency kit

You and your family should prepare for severe weather or emergencies. You should pack a small emergency kit and keep it in a safe place.

Keep your emergency kit in a waterproof bag and include:

• a copy of your home emergency plan
• a battery operated or wind up torch and radio
• mobile phone chargers and spare batteries
• essential medication, toiletries and a first aid kit
• a 3 day supply of bottled water and ready-to-eat food (that will not go off)
• photocopies of important documents like insurance policies and birth certificates
• a pencil, paper, penknife and whistle
• spare keys to your home and car
• spare glasses or contact lenses

Think about what else is important for you and your family to get by during an emergency, for example:

• pet supplies
• food supplies
• formula/baby food

For more information visit the Ready Scotland website.