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UK Government launches ‘Be Ready’ emergency preparedness campaign

The British government has launched the ‘Be Ready’ campaign, a national initiative urging households to prepare emergency kits to sustain themselves for at least 72 hours during unforeseen crises. The campaign aims to bolster national resilience against various threats, including extreme weather events, cyberattacks, and potential sabotage of critical infrastructure by hostile state actors, such as Russia.

Official guidance recommends that individuals stockpile nine litres of bottled water per person (three litres per day), non-perishable food items that require no cooking, and essential supplies such as a first aid kit, torches with spare batteries, blankets, and a battery or hand-crank FM radio. To mitigate risks from digital payment system failures, the government also advises keeping cash on hand.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized that these threats are not merely theoretical but represent real risks to daily life, including state-sponsored terrorism and disruptions to supply chains. Security Minister Dan Jarvis noted that the campaign is intended to be a preventive measure to reduce pressure on emergency services and encourage community-focused preparedness.

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Andy Burnham · Be Ready campaign · Cabinet Office · Dan Jarvis · Russia · Telford · UK Government · United Kingdom · United Kingdom Government · Wes Streeting

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