Home & Family Resilience
The starting point: how your household can prepare together.
- Know your risks
- Make a plan together
- Build supplies gradually
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Guides and tools
Plain-English guides, written by professionals
Ten practical guides covering the disruptions UK households are most likely to face. Calm, clear and built around actions you can take.
The full guides are coming soon. In the meantime, start with the free readiness check and the five quick wins, or sign up below and we'll tell you when the guides are available.
Power Outage
Cope with power cuts at home, day or night.
- Before, during and after a power cut
- Light, heat and charging
- People who rely on powered equipment
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Water Supply Disruption
What to do if your water supply is interrupted or unsafe.
- Storing drinking water
- Hygiene without running water
- Getting help
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Winter Preparedness
Get your home, travel and family ready for cold weather.
- Heating and pipes
- Travel and vehicles
- Checking on others
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Pet Safety
Include your animals in your plan.
- Pet emergency kit
- Evacuation and temporary care
- ID and records
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Emergency Kit Builder
Build home supplies and a grab bag, step by step.
- Home supplies
- Grab bag
- Keeping it up to date
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Family Communication Plan
Who to call, where to meet and who does what.
- Contacts on paper
- Meeting points
- Roles
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
72-Hour Checklist
The essentials for coping for three days.
- Water and food
- Light and information
- Medication and care
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Vulnerable Persons Planning
Plan for people who need extra help.
- Care and medication
- Priority Services Register
- Support networks
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Community Support
Help neighbours safely and connect with local support.
- Checking on neighbours
- Local groups
- Staying safe while helping
Formats: PDF and print. Accessible formats on request.
Status: Coming soon
Tools
Readiness check
Available now. Find out how ready you are in two minutes.
Family plan builder
Coming in the PrepareNow app. A plan you can print, with a wallet card.
Kit reminders
Coming in the PrepareNow app. Know when supplies need replacing.
30-day challenge
Coming in the PrepareNow app. One small action every few days.