Six-month kit review: expiry dates, batteries and changing households

Official checklists recommend reviewing readiness about every six months, or whenever your household changes.

Review loop

1. Check food and water dates; rotate into normal use.
2. Test torch and radio; replace tired batteries.
3. Update the paper plan: schools, carers, medication, insurance.
4. Refresh first-aid sterile items past expiry.
5. Confirm flood warning sign-ups and PSR details still match your address.

Put a recurring calendar reminder. Small maintenance beats a hurried shop when weather turns.