Meeting points, contact numbers and roles — agreed before you need them.
3 min read · UK guidance · Last reviewed September 2026
Pick one place just outside the home and one outside the immediate area, in case you cannot get back.
Phones die and numbers aren't memorised any more. Print a card for each family member with three key contacts and a school or workplace number.
One adult handles children and pets, another handles utilities and the grab bag. Clear roles remove hesitation.
Kit that keeps the plan working when phones don't:
PlusMidland · Communications
Access emergency information during prolonged outages, with no batteries required.
PlusAnker · Power
Maintains communication and access to emergency services when the mains supply is down.
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