Why we're not doomsday preppers

Being ready at home isn't about fear. It's about the everyday emergencies that actually happen in the UK: a power cut on a winter evening, a storm that brings down a line, a burst main that turns the taps off, or a flood warning for your street.

Calm, practical readiness

Official UK advice is calm and practical, and so are we. Most of it comes down to a few things:

• knowing what stops working in your home when the power goes
• knowing who to call
• keeping a little water and some food that doesn't need cooking
• a torch, a radio and a charged power bank
• a plan everyone at home knows about

You may already have some of it, and you don't need to get the rest all at once.

What we leave out

You won't find scare stories, countdowns or survival gear here. We stick to what official advice covers: ordinary homes, and the emergencies that actually happen in them. No living off the land, and no kit for situations that aren't realistic for a UK household.

Why the name?

Your home is your bunker. Not a concrete shelter, but your own kitchen cupboard, with a few sensible things in it, ready for the next power cut.

Where to start

Start with your household power cut plan. It takes a few minutes and gives you a one-page plan to print.