Prep guides

A huge storm wave crashing over Porthcawl lighthouse in Wales
A 'super' El Niño and the government's Be Ready warning: what it means for your home this winter
The Met Office says this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, raising the chance of a wetter, stormier start to winter. In the same month,... Read more...
Wind-up emergency radio
How to stay in touch when mobile networks go down
Phone masts run on electricity too. Here's how to keep your household in touch and informed when mobile signal and the internet go down, from a simple family plan to... Read more...
Waterproof roll-top grab bag backpack
Grab bag checklist: what to pack if you have to leave home in a hurry
Flood, fire or a gas leak: if you're told to leave, you might have minutes. Here's what to keep in a grab bag so you can walk out of the... Read more...
Wind-up solar emergency radio
How to prepare for a storm in the UK: a checklist for your home and car
A named storm is on the way. Here's what to do the day before, what to have ready in the house and the car, and what to do if things... Read more...
Portable LED area light lighting a room during a power cut
What to do in a power cut: a simple UK guide
The lights have gone out. Here's exactly what to do in the first ten minutes, how to keep your food safe, and how to get through a long one without... Read more...