Emergency Supply Kit

Being prepared at home

We should all try to have in our homes the following information and supplies quickly at hand in case of a major incident, emergency or accident.

• Wind up or battery powered radio and torch.
• Spare batteries.
• First aid kit and medication.
• Food that does not need preparation or cooking and a can opener.
• Bottled water.
• Warm clothing or blankets.
• A list of useful telephone numbers, do not rely on your mobile phone address book.
• Toiletries - wet wipes, hand sanitisers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorants, hairbrush, and feminine supplies.
• Spare keys for your house and car.
• Important documents including copies of personnel identification and insurance details.

Being prepared in the car

It is possible that you could be stuck in your car if a major incident occurs. In case this happens, it is worth keeping the following things in your car to keep any inconvenience caused to a minimum.

• Bottled water
• First aid kit
• Torch and spare batteries
• In-car mobile phone charger
• Blanket and spare warm clothing