UK tells people to stock emergency supplies for three days
The UK government urges households to stock nine litres of water and tinned food for three days.
The UK government has drawn up an official checklist for households to stock tinned food and bottled water. Emergencies are becoming more common, the government says.
The recommendation is three days' worth of supplies per person, including long-lasting foods like tinned meat and vegetables. The list also includes an FM radio, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, a torch, blankets and a charged power bank.
It also lists cash and copies of important documents. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the advice is not about panicking but about just taking sensible measures.
The government cited storms, cyber-attacks and natural disasters as possible emergencies. A UK audit office warned recently that the food supply chain is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and climate impacts.
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- Days of supplies recommended
- storms, cyber-attacks, natural disasters
- Reasons cited
- Andy Burnham, Prime Minister
- Key official
Why it mattersThe guidance shows the UK government sees emergency risks as rising. Countries like France, Ireland and the Netherlands have been giving similar advice for years.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; the advice echoes global emergency preparedness trends that may eventually prompt Australian authorities to issue similar guidance.
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