Even at 10, Bramley Maclean recognises that being prepared is doing more than just thinking about a pandemic – he’s taking action!

Bramley’s top 10 pandemic must haves

1. Plenty of school work to keep me entertained (mum made me write that)
2. i-toy Kinetic Combat in case we’re stuck inside
3. Spare battery for mum’s cellphone and pre-paid cards so I can text my friends
4. MySky so I don’t miss Naruto
5. Monster Blood Tattoo – for under the covers after lights-out
6. My own supply of spare batteries for my torch
7. Blister pack of latest War Hammer figurines + paint
8. Add extra Weetbix to Mum’s shopping list each week
9. Inflatable hammer to ward off unwanted sisters
10. Food for the dog

Bramley’s Mum’s pandemic must haves

1. Plenty of paracetamol, tissues, re-hydration sachets, gloves, masks etc
2. Bottles of water – probably won’t need it, but just in case
3. Loads of canned and other long-lasting food
4. Good supplies of everybody’s prescription medicine – especially insulin and adrenaline
5. Contact phone numbers for the neighbours, GP and other health services
6. Boxed set of the entire first seven seasons of 24
7. Treadmill
8. Husband’s credit card number for iTunes shopping
9. Coffee beans and long-life milk
10. Internet and email connection, access to the server so I can work from home