'Be Ready' campaign urges Britons to stock up over risk of 'cyber attacks and extreme weather'
The campaign will promote simple emergency steps, including food and water stockpiles, as officials warn of cyber attacks and other disruptions.
- On Friday, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting launched a government campaign urging households to stock emergency supplies for three days of potential disruption from extreme weather and "state-sponsored terrorism."
- Streeting emphasized the need for national resilience amid "increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks" and hybrid threats, aligning with recent warnings from MI5 director general Sir Ken McCallum and Army chief Sir Roly Walker.
- Essential items for an emergency kit include non-perishable food, first aid supplies, a battery-powered radio, and 10 litres of water per person daily, alongside cash for outages when services fail.
- Security Minister Dan Jarvis MP said the advice helps emergency services prioritize vulnerable citizens, with households encouraged to join the Priority Services Register, mirroring preparedness strategies in France, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle previously warned that climate phenomena will lead to "more extreme storms in this country," while the National Audit Office reported Britain's food supply chains remain vulnerable to disease outbreaks and cyber-attacks.
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Households in Britain are being urged to be on high alert as the government launches a public awareness campaign to prepare for emergencies. From extreme weather and cyberattacks to potential disruptions to essential services and supply chains, the advice to citizens includes stockpiling at least three days’ worth of food and water, keeping cash in case electronic payments collapse, and stocking up on essential equipment to cope with prolonged p…
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