• Torch with spare batteries or self charging torch/radio.
• Radio with spare batteries.
• Wind and waterproof clothing/hat. Change of clothes
• First Aid Kit
• Medicines. In medication container. Rotate so they do not expire
• Blankets/sleeping bags.
• Pet supplies.
• Emergency toilet/toilet paper and large plastic rubbish bags.
• Urology consumables. Bladder/bowel care supplies. Emergency change of catheter kit.
• Phone contact numbers.
• Whistle and/or a sign for help for use in front window.
• Bedside light.
• Access to a generator for power back up.
• Access to barbeque re: cooking and hot water. Small portable gas cooker.
• Wheelchair equipment, i.e. inner tube, tyre levers and pump, plus basic tools i.e. Allen key and six inch crescent. Spare wheels if available.
• Spare wheelchair cushion and repair kit and pump if cushion is Roho type. Spare cushion cover.

Food

• Non perishable food, canned or dried food
• Food formula and drinks for babies and small children
• Water (at least 3 litres per person per day) for drinking.
• Water for washing and cooking
• Can opener. Cooking/eating utensils.
• Shower chair if required.
• Spade/shovel/stable broom for snow conditions. Gum boots.
• Gloves and blue pads if required.
• Old style phone.
• Have in place a system for neighbours/family etc to check on your situation when an event occurs.
• Useful to have a small compressor which operates out of the cigarette lighter position in the car, to be kept in the car.
• Matches (long version helpful). Waterproof matches.

Compiled by the late Graham Tapper