Emergency advice explained

Independent household guide · not affiliated with the UK Government.

Understand the advice behind a household emergency plan, with links to the original sources.

• Black Sky and emergency radio — What is confirmed about broadcasts during a widespread outage.
• If the taps stopped — Water storage, toilets and supplier notices.
• Carbon monoxide and generators — Why outdoor equipment must stay outdoors.
• The emergency-kit basics — Start with what you already have.