GOV.UK checklist
Wind-up radio
The official checklist names a battery or wind-up FM radio. It works with no power, mobile signal or internet.
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Battery FM/DAB radio
A simple portable radio for official updates. Keep spare batteries beside it.
What to look for
- Choose one that takes AA batteries
- Test it monthly when you check smoke alarms
- A headphone socket saves battery
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
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