Five things you can do now

1. Check whether you can join your gas, electricity and water supplier's priority services register. This helps providers support you during a power cut or other disruption
2. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to check your smoke alarms once a month
3. Write down important phone numbers and keep them somewhere safe. This could include:
   • the number to report a power cut (105)
   • contact details for friends or family
4. Talk to your children about
   • when and how to phone 999
   • what to do if there is an emergency at home
5. Check your long-term flood risk and sign up for flood and weather warnings

For more advice on preparing for emergencies, visit the Prepare campaign on GOV.UK.

Page last updated: 6 May 2026