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Home Emergency Kit Essentials

Build your own emergency kit with practical essentials for power cuts, storms and unexpected disruptions.

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    (1)
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  • YETI Rambler 20 oz (591 ml) Travel Mug Black - 53 Degrees North YETI Rambler 20 oz (591 ml) Travel Mug Black - 53 Degrees North

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    Hand Warmers

    • Up to 54°C
    • 45 min per use
    • Twin pack
    In stock
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    • Up to 8 hours
    • Adhesive backing
    • Ultra-thin
    In stock
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    • Treats 60 L
    • 2 × 30 ml
    • Targets viruses
    (1)
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  • Outwell Tea Break Kettle 2.2L with Whistle - 53 Degrees North
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    • Weighs 410 g
    • Built-in whistle
    • All heat sources
    (1)
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  • The North Face Women's eTip Recycled Gloves TNF Black / X-Small - 53 Degrees North The North Face Women's eTip Recycled Gloves TNF Black / X-Small - 53 Degrees North

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    • Touchscreen fingertips
    • Women's fit
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    • Weighs 440 g
    • Leakproof
    • Soft-grip lid
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    • Up to 2 people
    • Weighs 290 g
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    • 100 dB
    • Weighs 11 g
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    • Weighs 55 g
    • 210 × 140 cm
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    In stock
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    • Weighs 175 g
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  • Lifesystems Trek First Aid Kit - 53 Degrees North Lifesystems Trek First Aid Kit - 53 Degrees North

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    • Weighs 240 g
    • Compact carry case
    In stock
    €2300
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    • 96% merino wool
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    • Use down to 7°C
    • Weighs 1.25 kg
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    • 20-second burn
    • Watertight case
    • Weighs 60 g
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    • Pairing clip
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    • Touchscreen tips
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    • IPX8
    • For larger phones
    • Touchscreen-friendly
    (1)
    In stock
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    Lifesystems

    Hurricane Whistle

    Whistles

    • 122 dB
    • Weighs 15 g
    • Breakaway lanyard
    In stock
    €600

Staying warm at home

If the heating goes off, a few warm layers make a big difference. Start with socks, a baselayer and a fleece.

Building a home emergency kit

The checklist is free to read on gov.ie. It makes the point that most households own part of it already, so the useful question is what is missing. These are the details worth knowing in each area.

Light and power

A headtorch leaves both hands free, which suits a house in the dark better than a hand torch. Some run on a rechargeable battery or standard AAAs, which covers the spare batteries on the checklist. A lantern lights a whole room, and a power bank keeps a phone and a USB torch going.

Warmth

The checklist's plan is one warm room, with blankets, sleeping bags and emergency thermal blankets to hand. A thermal blanket reflects body heat back to you and packs smaller than a paperback. Hand warmers add heat with nothing to charge.

Water

The checklist figure is 2 to 3 litres of drinking water per person per day, which is 24 to 36 litres for four people over three days. A folding carrier adds storage when a storm is forecast, and purification drops or a filter bottle are a backup for water you are unsure of.

Cooking

A single-burner camping stove and spare gas mean hot food and drinks without mains power. Camping stoves are for outdoor use only. Check that the gas cartridge matches the stove before you buy, as fittings differ between stoves.

First aid, hygiene and documents

A ready-made first aid kit saves assembling one, and waterless hand gel keeps drinking water for drinking. Passports, insurance details and a phone belong in a waterproof pouch, which is what the checklist asks for.

Questions

What is a 72 hour emergency kit?

It is the set of supplies a household needs to look after itself for three days if the power, water or roads are out. The 72 hour figure comes from the European preparedness strategy. The Irish Be Emergency Ready checklist does not set a number of days, but three days is a sensible amount to plan for.

What do I need for a power cut?

Light, warmth, a way to heat food and a charged phone. In practice that means a headtorch or lantern with spare batteries, blankets or sleeping bags, a camping stove with spare gas for use outdoors, a power bank, and stored drinking water in case the supply is affected too.

Do you sell a ready-made emergency kit?

No. These are the individual items, so you can build a kit around what you already own and only buy what is missing. Many households already have a torch, blankets and a first aid kit, and the rest can be added over time.

What should I buy first for an emergency kit?

Start with light, then warmth, then a way to boil water. A headtorch, a thermal blanket and a single-burner stove with spare gas cover the first evening of a power cut. Water storage, first aid, a power bank and a waterproof pouch for documents can follow.

Can I collect orders in store?

Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.

Do you offer free delivery on orders?

Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.

Where are your stores located?

We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.