GOV.UK advice
Grab bag rucksack
GOV.UK advises a spare bag of essentials in case you must leave quickly. A 30–40 litre waterproof rucksack fits a household kit.
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GOV.UK advises keeping essentials in a spare bag in case you must leave home quickly: medication, first aid, documents, torch, water, warm waterproof clothing and baby items.
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Ready-made emergency grab bag
A pre-packed kit is a quick start. Add your medication, documents, cash and water.
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Waterproof dry bag
Keeps documents, phones and medication dry in floods or heavy rain.
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Waterproof jacket or poncho
GOV.UK’s flood grab bag includes warm, waterproof clothing.
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Multi-tool
Pliers, blade, screwdrivers and opener in one. UK law limits carrying locking blades in public.
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