GOV.UK checklist
Tinned meat and fish
Named in the official checklist. Protein that keeps for years and can be eaten cold straight from the tin.
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GOV.UK advice
Manual tin opener
GOV.UK’s power cut advice says include a tin opener with your food. Electric openers won’t work.
What to look for
- Buy two: one for the kitchen, one for the kit
- Side-cutting openers leave safer edges
- Test it when it arrives
Why it’s in the kit
This item comes from GOV.UK Be Ready guidance on preparing your home and household.
Part of our food range.
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.
Emergency Food List UK: 3 Days of Supplies
A UK emergency food supply list for 3 days with no cooking or fridge, following GOV.UK advice, plus how to store and rotate it.
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GOV.UK checklist
Tinned vegetables, beans and soup
Tinned vegetables are on the GOV.UK list. Beans and soups are filling and safe to eat cold.
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GOV.UK checklist
Dried fruit and nuts
Light, calorie-dense and listed by GOV.UK. Good for grab bags and car kits.
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Our pick
Cereal and energy bars
No-prep food for children and adults. Easy to pack in a grab bag or car.
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