The government has issued a list of advice for all UK households, urging people to stockpile some essential items in case of a crisis
A minimum of 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day is recommended by the World Health Organisation for survival(Image: (c) RunPhoto / Getty Images)
The government is encouraging UK households to stockpile essentials, including bottled water.
Earlier this year, the government declared that the UK must actively brace for a ‘wartime scenario’ on home soil ‘for the first time in many years’. In the national security strategy, ministers expressed that the UK now finds itself in “an era in which we face confrontation with those who are threatening our security”.
Recently, a close associate of Vladimir Putin has advocated for the “eradication” of a major UK city using nuclear weapons, in the latest alarming message from the Kremlin.
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Dmitry Rogozin, a Russian senator, has also cautioned that over 20 British sites could be potential targets for attack. Notorious TV propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, who also supports nuclear strikes, smirked and laughed on his nightly show as he suggested bombing Oxford and Cambridge to wipe out the British elite and their universities.
Ministers are amplifying calls for society to become more resilient and plan to conduct a cross-government exercise on crisis management – such as a future pandemic – later this year, reports the Mirror.
It’s not just about being prepared for widespread global conflicts, but also about readiness for any kind of large-scale disruption that could impact the country in the future, including mass power cuts, water shortages or extreme weather events, according to the Express.
The government’s UK Prepare website has issued guidance for all households across Britain to follow, designed to guarantee everyone has protection during unforeseen national crises.
The site declares: “Get prepared for emergencies. Emergencies happen every day in the UK and across the world. They can be caused by severe weather or other natural hazards, by deliberate actions, or as a result of accidents or infrastructure failure.
“They can be events that happen quickly and are over in a few hours, or they can develop and continue over the course of several days, months, or sometimes even longer.”
Alongside guidance on preparing evacuation routes, storing important papers in secure locations and checking smoke detectors work properly, the official advice also urges residents to build up reserves of crucial supplies, including bottled water.
It clarifies that the quantity of water required differs based on personal requirements and situations, and whether you wish to concentrate solely on drinking water or would prefer some flexibility for cleaning and meal preparation. The site states: “Bottled water – there is no standard figure for this as emergencies can vary in duration and people use different amounts.
“A minimum of 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day is recommended by the World Health Organisation for survival. 10 litres per person per day will make you more comfortable by also providing for basic cooking and hygiene needs. Additional water might be needed to makeup baby formula, for medical devices and for pets.”
The site also advises people to gather ‘non-perishable food’ such as tinned meat, tinned fruit and vegetables, along with a tin opener, and pet food.
It further proposes that you can incrementally build your supplies when you go shopping, stating: “Rather than buying all the items at once, you could just add to your emergency kit when you are able and build it up over time.”