GOV.UK checklist
Battery FM/DAB radio
A simple portable radio for official updates. Keep spare batteries beside it.
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Wind-up radio
The official checklist names a battery or wind-up FM radio. It works with no power, mobile signal or internet.
What to look for
- Check it receives FM (DAB is a bonus)
- Many include a torch and USB phone charger
- Write your local station frequencies on it
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
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Guides that mention this
Power Cut Checklist UK: How to Prepare
What GOV.UK advises for power cuts: torches not candles, a radio, cash, 3 days of water and food, and the 105 number.
Bug Out Bag UK: Checklist for Families
A practical UK bug out bag list for 72 hours away from home, including what’s legal to carry, family kit and what to leave out.
Best Emergency Radio UK: What to Look For
Why GOV.UK recommends a battery or wind-up radio, which features matter, and how to find UK emergency radio stations and frequencies.
Prepping for Beginners UK: A Sensible Checklist
A no-nonsense UK prepping checklist for beginners: start with GOV.UK’s 3-day kit, then build up water, food, power and plans step by step.
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GOV.UK says write down contacts, medication, radio frequencies and the 105 power cut number on paper.
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