Brits urged to prepare 3 day emergency ‘survival kit’ with cash & wind-up radio
BRITS are being urged by the government to stockpile three days worth of food and water to survive a national emergency.
TL;DR
- The UK government is advising citizens to stockpile three days of food and water.
- Essential items to keep include battery-powered torches, sleeping bags, and wind-up radios.
- The campaign aims to prepare the public for scenarios like power blackouts and supply shortages.
- Households should be self-sufficient for 72 hours in the event of a crisis.
- The advice includes stocking non-perishable foods, drinking water, a first aid kit, and pet food.
- Recent severe weather and cyber attacks have prompted the government to act.
- Only 13% of Brits feel prepared for emergencies.
- Similar campaigns have occurred across Europe in response to potential conflicts.
- There are concerns about Russian espionage targeting critical infrastructure, particularly subsea cables.