Hi folks, im a newbie to preppers UK

[covertcolin]

hi there ladies and gents. I hope you are all well?

im from the Midlands, England.

was more of a prepper and bushcraft fan approx. 5 years ago... have been busy since then with work

but now im thinking its time to get my preparing head back on, make my home safe (not sure from what yet- flood, power outage, riots.. who knows), get stocked up, get learning and refreshing those skills.

a bit about me: im male, im a healthcare professional , and my names not colin

as I get to know my way around- ill hopefully relax and share more stuff, I hope some of its helpful.

already know im going to learn a tone from you all.

thanks for being there (here)

[pseudonym]

Hello and welcome to the Forum.

[Jan Smits]

... and my name isn't Jan.

Home safety was a big deal to me. Had all these preps going, then realised my contents insurance wasn't covering me. That got sorted pretty quickly, but was just the start.

Welcome to UKP

[covertcolin]

hi Jan and Pseudonym

thanks for making me feel welcome

home insurance- great point...on it

[poppypiesdad]

Hi welcome snd my name is not poppy .

J

[poppypiesdad]

Hi welcome and my name is not poppy .

J

[Yorkshire Andy]

Making your home safe Is a big start...


Fire safety... You got suitable smoke detectors fitted?

Fire blanket in the kitchen

A decent size fire extinguisher on each floor and in the garage / shed?

When you go to bed where are your house keys? Can you unlock the door ?

How you plan on escaping if the fire comes to block the staircase?

Does the rest of the household know what to do?

Are the wheelie bins secure so no moron can put it against your front door and light it?



Is your car prepped for fire (well serviced with clean oil leak free engine bay). Cary a large enough extinguisher? The average 800g car extinguisher won't even put out a pint of spilt fuel..


So you come home and its burnt down.... Who is your home insurance with.. What's your policy number?

[tigs]

Welcome to the forum

[Arzosah]

Welcome, Colin

GSOH an advantage you'll fit right in.

[covertcolin]

some very good points, thank you.

have the detection equipment, fighting and evac plan could do with once over and no idea who insures me (as per above- on it)

cheers

Making your home safe Is a big start...


Fire safety... You got suitable smoke detectors fitted?

Fire blanket in the kitchen

A decent size fire extinguisher on each floor and in the garage / shed?

When you go to bed where are your house keys? Can you unlock the door ?

How you plan on escaping if the fire comes to block the staircase?

Does the rest of the household know what to do?

Are the wheelie bins secure so no moron can put it against your front door and light it?



Is your car prepped for fire (well serviced with clean oil leak free engine bay). Cary a large enough extinguisher? The average 800g car extinguisher won't even put out a pint of spilt fuel..


So you come home and its burnt down.... Who is your home insurance with.. What's your policy number?