Just a place to share some general ideas and tips for getting ready for a severe winter. Fingers crossed this will be a mild one but we've had a few bad ones recently so looking for ideas.
What do people think are the basic essentials to have in the house?
Online lists seem to suggest the absolute basics are:
- Food
- Bottled water
- Wind up torch and radio OR battery op plus lots of batteries
- Adequate medication for the family plus first aid kit
- Baby milk / food and pet food (if needed)
- Shovel and grit / salt for clearing paths
- Plenty of fuel and / or blankets
What foods will you be keeping in your emergency box? Ideally I want stuff that can lie down in the basement for a couple of years in a box.
If you have found any good gadgets please share links :)