UK Defence Secretary issues three‑day emergency preparedness guidelines

The UK’s Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has published official guidance urging households to prepare for up to three days of power cuts and supply‑chain disruption.

According to the guidelines, families should stockpile tinned food, bottled water, a torch and a wind‑up radio, as well as a battery bank to keep mobile phones charged for emergency alerts.

Details of the recommendations

Start Prepping UK founder Dan Goss told Newstalk Breakfast that the advice is aimed at helping “average households get through a… three‑day lack of access to food supply, water supply and electricity”. He said the three‑day period reflects the time the government expects it may take to clear a road or restore a power line.

Goss suggested keeping non‑perishable items such as granola bars and tins that can be heated with a camping stove, rather than specialised “astronaut food”. He also recommended having fuel for a fireplace or log burner and considering heated gilets or battery‑powered blankets to stay warm.

For further information, Goss pointed listeners to the website startprepping.co.uk, noting a shift towards practical advice for ordinary people rather than extreme bunker‑focused preparations.

The guidance follows similar emergency flyers that have been distributed across Ireland, indicating a broader concern about potential disruptions.

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Source: Newstalk. Photo: RDNE Stock project / Pexels.