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UK households urged to pack 7 items in ‘emergency kit’
Households across the UK are being urged to prepare seven emergency items as multiple weather warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms are in force.
TL;DR
- Yellow warnings for thunderstorms are in place across England and Wales on Thursday and Friday.
- Households are urged to prepare for possible flash flooding and power cuts.
- An emergency flood kit with seven essential items is recommended.
- Essential items include torches, batteries, key documents, phone numbers, water, food, medication, first aid kit, warm waterproof clothes, blankets, bottled water, snacks, and a battery or wind-up radio.
- Supplies for babies or pets should also be included.
- Frequent lightning, hail, and strong, gusty winds are expected, with potential for 30-75mm of rain in a few hours in some areas.