Cold and wet winter weather is bad enough without losing power, heat or water. Take time now to put together a few essential items into a kit that you could easily grab in an emergency. Your kit should contain:
– A list of emergency contact numbers, including your GP
– Battery operated torch and spare batteries (or a wind-up torch)
– Battery operated radio and spare batteries (or a wind-up radio
– Any essential medication, some toiletries and a first aid kit
– Three days’ supply of bottled water and ready-to-eat non-perishable food
– Copies of important documents like insurance policies and birth certificates
– Pencil, paper, penknife and whistle
– Spare keys to your home and car
– Spare glasses or contact lenses
– If needed, prepare baby and pet supplies
An Emergency Kit for the Car:
Only travel if it’s absolutely necessary
– An ice-scraper and de-icer
– Snow shovel
– Map for unplanned diversions
– Blanket and warm clothes
– First aid kit
– Battery operated torch and spare batteries (or a wind-up torch)
– Battery operated radio and spare batteries (or a wind-up radio)
– Jump leads
And a Kit for When You’re on the Move:
If you’re on the move, check the weather forecast and pack a few items you might need
– Suitable clothes for the weather. These could be winter boots with grips, warm clothing or waterproofs
– Ready-to-eat food, a warm drink in a flask and bottled water
– Mobile phone (fully charged and with credit) and a charger
– Any essential medication
– Spare glasses or contact lenses
– Cash and credit cards
– List of emergency contact numbers
– If needed, baby and pet supplies.