Survival preparedness
Shelter and staying warm
Keeping warm and dry if your home has no power.
- Wear layers, use blankets and sleeping bags, and gather household members into one room.
- Never use BBQs, gas camping heaters, generators or charcoal indoors or in a garage. They produce carbon monoxide, which can kill.
- If your home is unsafe, follow Civil Defence advice about where to go. Staying with friends or family is often best.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-11-11
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- Status
- Approved for publication (unofficial summary)