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Government warns Brits to be ready for blackouts and chaos – here’s what it’ll actually cost you to prepare

  • In 2025, the UK government is advising households to be ready to manage independently for three days, equipped with a 17-item emergency kit that includes essentials such as lighting, food, hygiene products, baby care items, and first aid supplies.
  • This guidance follows recent incidents like power cuts in Spain and Portugal, cyber attacks in the UK, and infrastructure disruptions highlighting system vulnerabilities.
  • The emergency kit includes essential items such as lighting, power sources, nourishment, sanitation products, infant care items, and medical supplies, intended to help households cope with situations like blackouts, cyber threats, water disruptions, or severe weather.
  • The total cost for the suggested kit is £308.77, and experts recommend gradually adding affordable tools like batteries and purification tablets to build readiness.
  • This preparation aims to help individuals remain safe and self-sufficient amid potential long-term disruptions caused by EMP attacks or severe geomagnetic storms.
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Government warns Brits to be ready for blackouts and chaos – here’s what it’ll actually cost you to prepare

The UK government has updated its advice on emergency kit prep – so we priced up every item using Amazon, from torches to tinned food.

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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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