UK Government Advice
Small steps. A more prepared home.
Read the official campaignSource: Be Ready checklist Guidance checked 12 November 2026“Being ready for 3 days helps you manage while support reaches those most in need.”
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What is the Be Ready campaign?
The UK government’s Be Ready campaign encourages people to prepare for emergencies, understand local hazards and support their communities. Its household checklist uses three days of supplies as a starting point and encourages people to build up gradually.
Be Readyford explains this guidance and helps you plan useful next steps. Our checklists, guides and equipment selections are independent. For the original advice and current official information, visit the official Be Ready campaign website ↗.
Practical advice.
For everyday households.
The quotations below come directly from the official campaign. Supporting summaries are written by Be Readyford.
Build up your essentials.
UK government · Be Ready“You don’t need to do it all at once.”
Start with what is already at home. Add missing essentials gradually and tailor quantities to your household.
Make a household plan.
UK government · Be Ready“Decide on a meeting point with family members in case you cannot return home or contact each other for a period of time.”
Keep important contacts on paper and agree how you will get in touch if phones or internet are unavailable.
Look out for each other.
UK government · Be Ready“Make a plan to check in on neighbours if an emergency happens, particularly if the power goes out.”
A short conversation can help you agree who may need extra support when normal services are disrupted.
What to think about.
A short summary of the campaign checklist. Follow the official source for the full advice.
Open the full government checklist- Drinking water3 litres per person per day, for 3 days. More for other uses.
- FoodNo-cook, non-perishable food for 3 days.
- Light & communicationTorches, spare batteries, a radio and a charged power bank.
- Health & personal needsFirst aid, medicines, hygiene supplies, warm layers, and baby or pet essentials.
Be Ready campaign: common questions.
Where is the official Be Ready campaign website?
The official UK government campaign is at beready.campaign.gov.uk. Use the official source links on this page to read its full guidance. Be Readyford is a separate, independent shopping and planning website.
What does the Be Ready campaign say households should prepare?
The campaign’s checklist starts with three days of household supplies, including drinking water, familiar food, light, communication and personal needs. It also encourages a household plan and support for neighbours. Use the original checklist and tailor it to the people and pets in your home.
Are Be Readyford packages official government emergency kits?
No. Minimum through Ultimate are Be Readyford’s own equipment selections. They are not government-approved kits or complete household supply packs. You can edit the individual products, then add your own drinking water, food, medicines and personal essentials.
How can I put the Be Ready advice into practice?
Start with the household checklist and our three-day kit guide. Check what you already own, discuss a household plan, then compare equipment only where it fills a practical gap. Our guides cover power cuts, storms, food and water, charging, alerts and support for others.
Sources & attribution
Quoted text: © Crown copyright. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Be Ready — Be ready for emergencies. Quoted text was checked on 12 November 2026. Visit the official campaign for current advice.
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This page is general preparedness information, not a live emergency update service. Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.