Standby UK — Readiness Score

Power

Keep essential devices and lighting running.

1. Do you have a power bank of at least 20,000mAh?

Yes, it is charged and easy to findYes, but it needs charging or checkingNo

2. Do you have a torch and a backup light that work without mains power?

Yes, both are ready with charged batteriesI have one reliable light sourceNo

3. Could you keep your phone and essential devices running for 24 hours without mains power?

Yes, comfortablyFor part of that timeNo

Water

Have enough safe water and a way to store more.

4. Do you have three litres of water per person stored?

Yes, enough for at least three daysSome, but less than a three-day supplyNo

5. Could you store extra tap water quickly if your supply was at risk?

Yes, I have clean suitable containersI could improvise with household containersNo

Food

Keep familiar food that works without a fridge or cooker.

6. Do you have three days of food your household would normally eat?

Yes, and I rotate it through normal mealsSome, but not a full three daysNo

7. Do you have food that needs neither cooking nor refrigeration?

Yes, enough for several mealsA few snacks or one mealNo

8. Can you open tins and prepare food without electric kitchen gadgets?

Yes, I have manual tools and know where they areI have some manual toolsNo

Heat

Stay warm safely if your usual heating stops.

9. Do you have a safe plan to keep one room warm without mains heating?

Yes, with layers, blankets and one shared roomI have some warm supplies but no room planNo

10. Does everyone have enough warm layers and blankets for a cold night?

Yes, for everyone in the householdEnough for some of usNo

Communication

Stay informed and reconnect with your household.

11. Do you know your household's emergency meeting point?

Yes, everyone knows itWe have discussed it but not confirmed itNo

12. Do you have a battery-powered or wind-up radio for emergency updates?

Yes, and it worksYes, but it needs batteries or checkingNo

13. Are essential phone numbers written down somewhere easy to find?

Yes, household and emergency contacts are includedSome numbers are written downNo, they are only on our phones

Documents

Keep essential information accessible and protected.

14. Is your important documents folder in one place and accessible?

Yes, and everyone who needs it can find itMostly, but some documents are elsewhereNo

15. Are paper or offline copies protected from water and easy to take with you?

Yes, they are protected and ready to grabThey are easy to grab but not protectedNo