The UK Government's new Be Ready campaign advises households to prepare for three days without essential services such as electricity, water, and communications. The guidance recommends having at least three litres of drinking water per person per day, amounting to nine litres for each household member, alongside non-perishable food that does not require refrigeration or cooking. Suggested items include tinned goods, nuts, dried fruit, and crackers, with an emphasis on foods people would normally eat to allow for rotation and replacement.
The campaign also highlights the importance of emergency radios, first aid kits, cash, warm clothing, pet food, and manual tools like tin openers. This advice follows a recent cyber security incident affecting government services, underscoring society's reliance on technology. Officials stress the aim is to be "alert but not alarmed," encouraging gradual preparation rather than immediate bulk purchasing.
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