Make a household tech plan
A practical interpretation of the UK’s Prepare guidance.
Explainer · Reviewed October 2026
The official guidance
The UK Government’s Prepare campaign helps households understand hazards and prepare for disruption, including the effects of severe weather.
Read the source: UK Government Prepare →
Our take
Apply that idea to the technology in your house: find your charging cables, check the torch and keep important numbers accessible. Start with the kit you already own.
A plan should tell you what to do first. Write down which devices matter, where their accessories are and who can help if something stops working.
Make one small improvement
Try charging your phone from your existing portable battery. If the cable is missing or incompatible, you have found a concrete gap to fix. That is more useful than buying a box of equipment without checking it.