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UK Households Urged to Prepare for Three Days Without Power, Water and Internet
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The new ‘Be Ready’ campaign urges families to stock essential supplies, plan for severe weather and check free support available through the Priority Services Register.
Millions of households across the UK are being encouraged to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies that could leave them temporarily without electricity, water, phone signal or internet access. The Government has launched a new national campaign urging people to plan ahead for up to three days of disruption, warning that severe weather and other emergencies can interrupt the everyday services many families depend on.
The new ‘Be Ready’ campaign, announced by the Cabinet Office on 22 October 2026, aims to make emergency preparedness part of everyday life. Rather than encouraging panic or expensive stockpiling, the initiative focuses on practical measures households can take now to reduce the impact of unexpected disruptions, including keeping a small supply of bottled water and non-perishable food at home.
Recent extreme weather has highlighted how quickly normal life can be disrupted. Storms last winter and wildfires during the summer demonstrated the potential for severe conditions to affect essential services, leaving communities facing challenges that extend beyond the immediate emergency. The Government says preparing in advance could help households manage the initial disruption while allowing emergency services to concentrate on people who need urgent assistance.
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One of the campaign’s key recommendations is for eligible households to sign up to the Priority Services Register, a free service that helps electricity, gas and water companies identify customers who may require additional support during an emergency. This can be particularly important for older people, disabled people and others who could be more vulnerable when essential services are interrupted. Households are encouraged to check their eligibility and the support available from their utility providers.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis said people who are able to follow the advice should do so, explaining that basic preparation could reduce pressure on emergency services and help them prioritise those most in need. He described the initiative as a community-focused effort to strengthen the UK's resilience, bringing the country into line with European nations such as France, Ireland and the Netherlands, where similar three-day preparedness guidance is already in place.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis, the Labour MP for Barnsley North, who has responsibility for security matters within the UK Government.
The campaign will develop over three years, with more than 500 organisations, including charities and businesses, already signed up to share its advice. Social media and radio advertising are expected to reach wider audiences in the coming weeks and months, with particular attention given to families with young children and older people. The campaign has also been developed with charities and community groups to ensure its guidance takes account of people facing additional challenges, including insecure housing and food insecurity.
Laura Scott, British Red Cross Director for UK Resilience, said emergencies cannot always be prevented, but simple preparations can help people support their friends, families and neighbours when a crisis occurs. She emphasised the importance of clear, trusted information and the role local communities can play in reducing the impact of emergencies.
Although the campaign introduces new branding and messaging, the Government has published household resilience advice since May 2024, and much of the existing guidance remains unchanged. The central message is straightforward: prepare before disruption happens, not after it begins. By taking affordable, practical steps in advance, households may be better equipped to cope when essential services are temporarily unavailable, while helping emergency responders focus on those facing the greatest risks.
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