Government urges households to stockpile for emergencies
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 18:51 · Archive
The government has recommended households stock three days' worth of water and tinned food for emergencies including war, cyber attacks and extreme weather.
The government has recommended that households stockpile three days' worth of bottled water and tinned food to prepare for emergencies such as war, cyber attacks or extreme weather events. Prime minister Andy Burnham made the recommendation last week. Housing secretary Angela Rayner suggested including a bottle of wine in emergency supplies.
Local residents in south east London shared varied approaches to emergency preparedness. Some focused on comfort items alongside essentials: one resident cited wine and chocolate, while another mentioned stockpiling coffee as a priority. Practical suggestions included keeping regular medication, dog food, batteries, tea lights and fleeces.
One resident outlined a detailed plan including food from the freezer such as soups and bread, tea lights for heating liquid, batteries, throws and fleeces. She noted the expense of bottled water and suggested filling ice trays and obtaining a large bucket with a lid. Another emphasised the importance of including an emergency bag with phone numbers of essential services and family members.
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- South east Londoners react to stockpiling advice - here's what to packThe government has advised people to stock up on essentials in case of emergencies - but how is south east London preparing?This Is Local London · 30 Oct, 18:00
- South east Londoners react to stockpiling advice - here's what to packThe government has advised people to stock up on essentials in case of emergencies - but how is south east London preparing?News Shopper · 30 Oct, 18:00
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