PM urges UK households to stockpile food and water

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 15:33 · Archive

The Government recommends households keep three days' worth of bottled water and tinned food for emergencies.

The Government has drawn up recommendations for households to have three days' worth of bottled water and tinned food to prepare for crises such as war, online attacks or natural disasters.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham made the announcement as the UK faced storms, with people in Cornwall experiencing power cuts. He told reporters in Liverpool that the advice aims to help households prepare for emergencies. 'We're living in a world where unexpected events seem to be becoming more and more common,' he said, citing weather events and recent online disruption caused by a security flaw.

Mr Burnham denied that the recommendations indicated government failure. 'It is just having those supplies in the house to get you through those moments. So we are having that conversation about resilience,' he said. The Prime Minister was speaking after holding a summit on how to respond to wildfires following summer heatwaves.

In Worcestershire, flood resilience expert Mary Long-Dhonau OBE urged residents to take practical steps to reduce the impact of potential flooding. She said people should not wait for a flood warning before taking action, given the uncertainty surrounding what winter will bring.

How it is being reported

• What to stockpile in Worcestershire as Prime Minister urges residents to preparePrime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the recommendations, which include stockpiling food, water, and other essentials.Malvern Gazette · 23 Oct, 15:14
• What to stockpile in Worcestershire as Prime Minister urges residents to preparePrime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the recommendations, which include stockpiling food, water, and other essentials.Worcester News · 23 Oct, 15:14

In this story: Andy Burnham · UK Government · Worcestershire · Cornwall · Mary Long-Dhonau

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