Your Ultimate Guide to Emergency Preparedness in the UK
personalpreparedness.co.uk exists to create discussion and thought around preparing for unexpected situations we might find ourselves in. The emergency services and government aren’t always necessarily going to be able to come to our aid like we’ve all come to expect. The COVID19 pandemic is testament to this and the threat of a wider scale war in Europe from Russia persists.
A UK Winter Car Emergency Kit: What to Keep in Your Boot.
Most of us don’t expect to get stranded when we set off in the car, particularly on a journey we know well. But winter weather, flooding, a serious crash or a breakdown can quickly turn a short journey into a much longer wait. That’s particularly true on some of our higher and more exposed roads across northern England and Scotland. The A66 across the Pennines is a good example. In March 2018, heavy snow closed the A66 in both directions and left drivers stranded. The M62 has seen even more dramatic examples. During the Beast from the East in 2018,…
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Water Storage Calculator Work out how much water your household should keep at home.Could Britain Face Food Shortages? What the 2026 Harvest Means for Our Food Supply.
After one of the hottest and driest summers we’ve experienced, food security is starting to appear in the news again. We have just recorded our hottest summer on record. According to the Met Office, the…
A Cyber Attack Shut Down a UK Generator: What Does It Mean for Household Preparedness in 2026?
A report that hackers linked to Iran forced a UK power generator offline for four days is the sort of headline that naturally makes us picture the lights going out across the country. That wasn’t…
El Niño Is Strengthening in 2026: What Could It Mean for UK Households?
There’s been a fair bit in the news lately about El Niño, the warming pattern developing across the tropical Pacific Ocean. Some of the headlines have been striking: a potentially very strong event, changes to…
Your 7-Day Emergency Food Plan: Simple Steps for Building a Practical Supply in 2026
Your 7-Day Emergency Food Plan: Simple Steps for Building a Practical Supply in 2026 Most of us probably have enough food at home to get through a day or two without visiting the shops. There…
Are We Taking the UK’s Wildfire Risk Seriously Enough?
Wildfires still feel like something we associate with southern Europe, Australia or California. We see aircraft filling up from the sea, helicopters carrying large buckets of water and whole communities being evacuated. It’s easy to…
Why Are We Being Told to Prepare for Emergencies in 2026?
It’s not every day that the Government tells us to think about emergency supplies, power cuts, water outages and what we’d do if the phone network stopped working. But that’s the direction of travel in…
How I Prep: Water Shortage Preparedness in 2025
Water is a crucial resource, yet here in the UK, we often take its constant availability for granted. However, with increasing concerns about climate change, growing populations, and the potential strain on our aging infrastructure,…
The Electric Bicycle: Your Reliable Ride for UK Preparedness
In a world that sometimes feels a little unpredictable, where we keep hearing about supply chain wobbles and infrastructure glitches, getting prepared isn’t just a good idea – it’s becoming essential. While we all sincerely…
What the April 2025 Spain and Portugal Blackout Teaches Us About UK Power Outage Preparedness
On 28th April 2025, a significant power outage swept across Spain and Portugal, stretching into parts of southern France. Millions of people found themselves suddenly without electricity, with transport networks grinding to a halt and…
How I Prep: Power Cut Preparedness in 2025
Power Cut Preparedness My plan for power cut preparedness isn’t anything flashy, and there’s definitely room to improve. I’ve spent under £500 in total, and most of what I’ve bought is useful beyond just emergencies….
Essential First Aid in 2025: How to Be Prepared at Home and Beyond
When we think about preparing for emergencies, our minds often go to power cuts, severe weather, or shortages of essentials. But one of the most overlooked aspects of being ready for the unexpected is something…
72-Hour Food Preparedness: No Panic, Just Practical Steps
When it comes to emergency planning, “72 hours” is the golden rule. That’s how long you should be able to get by without outside help – whether due to extreme weather, power cuts, or other…
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Maintaining Power During an Outage
Exploring the growing number of options of power storage & generation.
Proper Fire Management at Home
Managing minor fires at home when the fire service might not be available.