15 things you might forget as Government issues new stockpile warning
British households are urged to prepare for emergencies as the Government launched a new campaign to help the public cope with major disruption. The Be Ready initiative marks the start of a three-year drive to strengthen the UK's resilience against threats including cyber attacks, flooding, wildfires and potential food shortages. The Government is advising households to keep enough essential supplies to manage for three days, allowing emergency services and other support to reach those most in need. A new website has been launched with a downloadable emergency kit checklist, encouraging people to check what they already have at home and gradually build up any missing supplies.
TL;DR
- The UK Government has launched the 'Be Ready' campaign to boost national resilience over three years.
- Households are encouraged to prepare for major disruptions like cyber attacks, flooding, wildfires, and food shortages.
- The campaign advises maintaining essential supplies for three days to support self-sufficiency during emergencies.
- A new website provides a downloadable checklist for emergency kits.
- The initiative aims for people to gradually build supplies during regular shopping trips.
- Key recommended items include water, non-perishable food, a torch, batteries, blankets, a radio, cash, identification copies, medication, and hygiene products.
- Additional suggested items include a manual tin opener, toilet paper, rubbish bags, water purification tablets, spare keys, a local map, and a change of clothes.