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The Government advice re emergency packs

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sazz1 Thu 22-Oct-26 19:50:45

I'm wondering what others are putting in these emergency supplies. I've worked out we have a calor gas camping stove and a gas barbecue to cook on. Also a log burner for heating so will be ok. What are other people putting in theirs? Anyone have a list? Thanks.

TillyTrotter Sun 25-Oct-26 15:51:01

I am of the “sort myself out” mentality and have a reasonable stash of the recommended things.
Blankets , bottled water , canned foods , cash , indoor lanterns + torches , camping stove , with kettle , frypan & saucepan to use with it.
It will all sit in a box in the garage and I hope not to need it - but if I do, it’s there. It’s comforting to me. What others do is up to them.

Oreo Sun 25-Oct-26 16:06:42

Don’t leave your cash in the garage!

TillyTrotter Sun 25-Oct-26 16:16:52

Oops Oreo , no .
It’s in a secret place I can’t divulge 😜

DiamondLily Sun 25-Oct-26 16:59:48

Most people have a decent store cupboard, along with torches, batteries etc.

Good idea to keep some cash indoors - a home safe is a good idea.

Other than that, I just can’t be bothered to panic. 🙄

greyfur16 Sun 25-Oct-26 17:16:41

EmilyHarburn

Ive ordered a wine up radio that can charge my phone and give me a reading light.

A wine up radio......what a fabulous thing. Do you listen in to the Archers and it pours you a glass?

( light hearted comment)

Maremia Sun 25-Oct-26 17:27:12

I have seen that advertised on Facebook. It looks nice and neat and gorgeously retro.