Take these steps to be ready for emergencies:

• Save esssential national emergency contact numbers and local ones on your mobile phone
• Keep your mobile phone fully charged. Consider having a back-up battery, plug in phone, battery pack or a radio
• Have batteries and a working or wind-up torch in an easily accessible place. Candles, matches, solar or battery lanterns may also be helpful
• Keep a fire extinguisher near
• Prepare a thermos flask with hot soup or drinks, hot water bottle, and stock up on tinned and UHT products. A camping stove can be handy
• Keep salt and a shovel for clearing paths
• Have a de-icer and scraper for your car
• Keep a note handy of your what3words location