Tinned mackerel, hand-crank radios and bags for poo: crisis-prepping guides around the world
Governments worldwide are increasingly advising citizens to stockpile emergency supplies like food and radios due to rising geopolitical tensions and climate-related disasters. These guidelines emphasize societal resilience and the importance of maintaining communication during the first 72 hours of a crisis.
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The shift in government advice reflects a growing recognition of systemic vulnerabilities in global infrastructure and supply chains.
Staples recommended for emergency larders around the world include pasta and grains. Staples recommended for emergency larders around the world include pasta and grains. Emergency planning Tinned mackerel, hand-crank radios and bags for poo: crisis-prepping guides around the world UK allies have long urged people to stockpile supplies for a crisis. How are people from France to Australia being advised to prepare?
Ajit Niranjan Fri 23 Oct 2026 16.52 BST Last modified on Fri 23 Oct 2026 16.54 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google The UK has told people to fill their pantries with food for three days in case of catastrophe, joining a host of countries urging citizens to ready themselves for core systems failing.
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