The first 72 hours
Power cuts rarely arrive at a good time. Scroll through three days without mains power, and what you’d reach for.
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Hour 0
The lights go out.
It’s dark by teatime in November. Can you find a torch first time, without your phone?
LED torch and batteries in every kit
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Hour 2
Your phone is on 9%.
A charged power bank keeps you reachable for calls, texts and updates.
Power bank in every kit
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Hour 7
No Wi-Fi. No TV.
A wind-up radio brings you local news without mains power or mobile signal.
Wind-up radio in Advance and Full
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Hour 19
A cut finger, in the dark.
Head torch on, first aid kit open, both hands free.
First aid kit in every kit
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Hour 31
The house is getting cold.
Foil blankets and hand warmers help you hold on to the heat you’ve got.
Foil blankets in every kit
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Hour 72
Day three. Still calm.
UK households are encouraged to be ready to look after themselves for three days. One bag by the door is a good place to start.
Choose your kit
