Supporting yourself at home

Supporting yourself at home

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning, but we can take steps to ensure our households are prepared. A home emergency kit can help you cope with the unexpected. Ready Scotland recommend it holds:

  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Battery operated radio or wind-up radio
  • Mobile phone charger
  • Essential medication, toiletries and a first aid kit
  • Three days of bottled water and ready to eat food that won't go off
  • Formula/ baby food
  • Pet food
  • Copies of important documents eg insurance policies
  • Blankets
  • Pencil, paper, penknife, whistle
  • Spare keys to your home and car
  • Spare glasses or contact lenses
  • Putty or a repair clamp for fixing burst pipes

You might want to keep your kit in a waterproof bag in case you need to leave your home without notice - if you are at risk of flooding, for example.