Prepping in a flat
No cellar, no garden, no problem. Mostly.
Space
- Under the bed holds a surprising amount of water and tins.
- Spread it out: a little in every cupboard instead of one big store.
What is different
- No lifts in a power cut. Think about stairs and who cannot manage them.
- Water pressure may fail on high floors first. Store a bit more.
- Balconies are fine for a camping stove. Kitchens are not.
- Know the fire exits in the dark.
Your advantage
- Flats share walls and hold heat far better than houses.
- Neighbours are close. Meet them before you need them.
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Updated 9 October 2026.