Guides
Ten UK scenarios, written in ordinary language.
These short guides are meant to be read in advance, on a quiet evening, not during an emergency. They cover realistic situations in the UK and the simple habits that help. They are general guidance, not a substitute for the emergency services.
Power cuts
Keeping a household going when the lights, heating and fridge go off.
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Flooding
Warnings, when to stay, when to leave, and what to keep by the door.
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Extreme cold
Cold snaps, snow, and staying warm if the heating fails.
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Water outages
How much water to keep, and what to do if the tap runs dry or the notice says “do not drink”.
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Heatwaves
Hot days in a UK home: water, shade, medicines and checking on others.
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Pandemics
A calm household plan if you are asked to stay in for a while.
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Fuel shortages
If petrol, diesel or heating fuel is hard to get for a few days.
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Cyber or bank outages
When cards, apps or a mobile network stop working for a while.
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Evacuation
If you are advised to leave home: a small bag, documents, and what to leave behind.
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First aid
A simple kit, where to learn the basics, and when to call 999.
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The combined manual
All ten guides in one PDF, for printing or keeping on your phone. Use it as a free companion to a basic kit, or as a stand-alone reference.
Files are named so they can be dropped into this folder when they are ready. If a link does not open yet, the PDF has not been added to the site. Official background reading: gov.uk/prepare and the National Risk Register 2025.