Grab Bag (Evacuation Kit)
£50–£120 10 items
If emergency services tell you to leave, you may have minutes. The Red Cross recommends a grab-and-go bag kept near the front door. Keep it light enough to carry.
| Item | How much | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rucksack (30–40L) Hands free, easy to carry. |
1 per adult | £15–£40 | Check price → |
| Water bottles At least a day's drinking water. |
2 x 1L | £5–£15 | Check price → |
| Snacks / energy bars No cooking needed. |
1 day | £5–£10 | Check price → |
| Compact first aid kit Small enough for a bag. |
1 | £8–£15 | Check price → |
| Torch and spare batteries | 1 | £8–£15 | Check price → |
| Phone charging cable + power bank | 1 | £15–£25 | Check price → |
| Foil emergency blankets Tiny, light, keep heat in. |
2–4 | £5–£8 | Check price → |
| Waterproof jacket / poncho | 1 per person | £5–£30 | Check price → |
| Copies of documents, cash, spare keys In a waterproof wallet. |
1 set | £5–£10 | Check price → |
| Medicines and glasses Plus a written list of prescriptions. |
3 days | — |
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Tips
- Agree a meeting point with your household in case you're separated.
- Add a phone number list on paper: phones die, and people rarely remember numbers.
- If you have pets, pack a carrier and lead next to the bag.
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