GOV.UK checklist
Bottled still water multipack
The simplest way to meet the GOV.UK target of 3 litres per person per day. A household of two needs at least 18 litres for 3 days.
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GOV.UK advises storing 3 litres of drinking water per person, per day, for 3 days, with extra for cooking, washing, baby formula, medical devices and pets.
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Food-grade water container (20 litre)
One stackable container holds a full 3-day supply for nearly two people, which saves space compared with bottles.
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Water purification tablets
GOV.UK suggests purification tablets if you lack room to store water. Tablet strengths differ, so follow the label exactly.
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Water filter bottle or straw
Filters out bacteria and sediment from alternative sources. Pair with purification tablets or boiling for full treatment.
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Collapsible water carrier
Folds flat for storage and lets you collect water from bottled-water stations during a supply outage.
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GOV.UK advice
Water butt for rainwater
GOV.UK suggests a water butt for flushing toilets or watering plants during an outage. Never drink rainwater.
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How to Prepare for a Water Supply Outage
How much water to store, purification tablets, water butts and handwashing tips from GOV.UK’s water outage advice.
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.
How Much Water to Store for an Emergency (UK)
GOV.UK says 3 litres per person per day for 3 days. Here’s how much that is for your household, how to store it and how long it keeps.
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.
2-Week Emergency Supply List UK
How to grow your 3-day kit into a 2-week emergency supply in the UK: water, food, medication and power, built up gradually and rotated.
Emergency Kit for Students and Flats (UK)
A compact UK emergency kit for students, renters and small flats: what to keep when space is tight, plus your landlord’s safety duties.