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Survival Next Door

When the lights go out, be the house that's ready.

This isn't about being paranoid.
It isn't about being scared.

It's about the steps you should already be taking to keep your family safe.

Most of it, you already own.

Show me how

Why we're here

Preparation, not paranoia.

This isn't about prepping because you're frightened of something happening. It's about taking the steps you should already be taking, for you and your family, so that whatever happens, you're the calm one in the room.

As we go along, we'll give you all the tools you need to get through any eventuality: blackouts, the internet going down, phones going down, water shortages, food shortages, all of it.

Short, practical, British. Built for real homes, not bunkers. One guide at a time, each with a short film that shows you exactly how.

Every eventuality

Walk down our street

Every house is a guide. Lit windows are live now; the rest light up as each one drops, with a short film to go with it. Blackouts, the internet and phones going down, water and food shortages: all of it.

  • No. 1The 3-day baselineLive now
  • No. 2WaterDropping soon
  • No. 3PowerDropping soon
  • No. 4FoodDropping soon
  • No. 5Keeping warmDropping soon
  • No. 6LightDropping soon
  • No. 7Staying in touchDropping soon
  • No. 8First aidDropping soon
  • No. 9SecurityDropping soon
  • No. 10Toilets and hygieneDropping soon
  • No. 11Stay or goDropping soon
  • No. 12SolarDropping soon
  • No. 13Spirits upDropping soon

Free tools

Work it out for your house

Water

How much water do we need?

People, days, done. Litres, bottles and 20 L containers.
Power

How long will our power last?

Your devices against your power station, with solar if you have it.
Food

How much food is enough?

Calories for your family and a rough shopping list.
Grab bag

Build a grab bag for everyone

A tickable, printable list for each person, kids and pets included.

Write these on the fridge tonight

Four numbers that work with no internet

999Emergency services
111NHS, non-emergency
101Police, non-urgent
105Power cut (England, Scotland, Wales)

Northern Ireland power cuts: 03457 643643. Source: GOV.UK Household Emergency Plan. Print the fridge plan.