UK government urges citizens to stockpile food and water for emergencies

Britain's "Be Ready" campaign advises households to maintain 72-hour supplies in response to climate risks, cyber threats, and other potential disruptions.

First covered Oct 22, 2026 · 11:10 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UK government urges citizens to stockpile food and water for emergencies — Image via theguardian.com

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19d Guardian Environment Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises — Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependency and threats by hostile state Every Briton is being urged to stock…

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beready.campaign.gov.uk Are you emergency ready ?

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