Emergency batteries storage

Batteries for Emergencies: What to Buy and How to Store Them

Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable? How long each lasts on the shelf, why batteries should not be left in devices, and how to keep a useful spare stock.

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Stockpile food you eat

Only Stockpile Food You Actually Eat

The cheapest way to keep a stockpile is to buy things you cook with every week. Then rotation looks after itself and nothing gets thrown out.

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Emergency Cooking and Fuel: What Is Safe Indoors and What Is Not

How to cook and boil water when the power or gas is off, which stoves must stay outside, and how to store fuel canisters safely.

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Emergency lighting for power cut

Emergency Lighting: Torches, Candles and Spare Bulbs

What to keep for a power cut, why torches beat candles, where to put them and which spare bulbs are worth having.

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What goes in a home first aid kit

What Goes in a Home First Aid Kit

A practical list of what to keep in a home first aid kit, how to check it, and where to keep one at home and in the car.

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How to start a food stockpile

How to Start a Food Stockpile Without Wasting Money

Start with a week of food you already eat, then build to two. Here is how to work out how much you need, what to buy first and how to keep it from going to waste.

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Go bag checklist

Go Bag and Car Emergency Kit: What to Pack

A small kit for leaving home in a hurry, and a car kit for breakdowns and delays. What to pack, how to keep it fresh and where to store it.

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How long does canned food last

How Long Does Canned Food Last?

Tinned food outlasts its date by a long way if the can is sound and stored well. Here is what the numbers are, what the dates mean and when to bin a tin.

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How to store water for emergencies

How to Store Water for Emergencies

How much water to keep, which containers are safe, how to fill and label them and when to replace what you have stored.

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Emergency hygiene supplies

Hygiene and Sanitation Supplies to Keep at Home

When the water or the drains stop working, clean hands, a working toilet and rubbish that does not pile up matter as much as food. A short, practical list.

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How to label stored food

How to Label and Track Your Food Stock

A date on every item and a simple record are enough to keep a pantry under control. Here is what to write, where to write it, and how to track stock on paper or in an app.

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How to store matches

Matches, Lighters and Fire Starters: What to Keep at Home

A dry box of matches is still the most reliable way to make fire. How to store them, what backups to keep and the safety rules that matter.

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Home medicine cabinet essentials

Medicines and Prescriptions: What to Keep and How to Store It

A sensible home medicine cabinet, how to store medicines safely, what to do about prescriptions and how to get rid of what you no longer need.

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How to rotate stored food

How to Rotate Stored Food (First In, First Out)

Rotation is what stops a stockpile turning into a pile of out-of-date tins. Here is a simple way to do it at home, with dates, labels and a routine you can keep up.

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What food to buy for emergency pantry

What Food to Buy for an Emergency Pantry

A practical shopping list by category, with rough shelf lives, focused on foods that store well, need little cooking and that people will actually eat.

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Where to store emergency food at home

Where and How to Store Food at Home

Heat, damp, light and pests do more damage to stored food than time does. How to choose the right spot, even in a small flat, and keep the mice out.

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