Emergency Kit Checklist

The full list :

7 sections and 41 items to start from. All of it is editable in the checklist above.

Water

• Bottled water for at least three days
• Extra water for pets
• Water purification tablets
• Collapsible water container
• Note the date bottles were bought

Food

• Three days of ready-to-eat food
• Tinned food with ring-pull lids
• Manual tin opener
• Cereal bars, nuts and dried fruit
• Baby food or formula if needed
• Disposable plates and cutlery

Power and light

• Torch for each adult
• Spare batteries in the right sizes
• Charged power bank and cables
• Wind-up or battery radio
• Candles and matches in a sealed bag
• Head torch for hands-free use

First aid and health

• First aid kit with plasters and bandages
• A week of regular prescription medicine
• Painkillers and antiseptic wipes
• Spare glasses or contact lenses
• Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
• Face masks
• Toilet roll and bin bags

Documents and money

• Copies of passports and ID
• Insurance policy numbers
• Printed list of emergency contacts
• Small amount of cash in small notes
• Spare house and car keys
• Copies stored in a waterproof bag

Communication and tools

• Whistle to signal for help
• Agreed family meeting place written down
• Multi-tool or basic tool kit
• Know how to turn off gas, water and power
• Warm blankets or foil blankets
• Waterproof jacket for each person

Pets and children

• Pet food, bowl and lead
• Pet carrier and vaccination records
• Nappies and wipes if needed
• A comfort toy or small game for each child
• Recent photo of each child and pet