Get summer ready

If you're at home, you probably have most of the things you need already. You don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.

• Water for three days or more — make sure you have at least nine litres of water for every person. This will be enough for drinking and basic hygiene.
• Long-lasting food that doesn’t need cooking (unless you have a camping stove or gas barbecue) and food for babies and pets.
• Toilet paper and large plastic buckets for an emergency toilet.
• Work gloves and a properly-fitted P2 or N95 mask.

If you have special dietary needs, make sure you have enough to last three days at home.

Don't forget that you and your neighbours can help each other by sharing supplies too.

If you're going away this summer, make sure you have what you need. You might not be able to get home or you might be stranded in your car for some time.

Your car should have:

• Walking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat and hat (for each person)
• Water and snack food (remember babies and pets too)
• Hand sanitiser
• Portable phone charger
• Cash
• Copies of important documents and photo ID
• Sunblock
• RAT tests
• Medications
• First aid kit
• Torch and batteries