UK to stockpile

PM Starmer has issued stockpile guidance. The short version (without the rhetoric):
• A battery or wind-up torch – torches are a safer option than candles.
• A portable power bank for charging your mobile phone.
• A battery or wind-up radio to stay updated during a power outage.
• Spare batteries for torches and radios and a backup battery for any medical equipment you rely on.
• A first aid kit (or some first aid supplies) including items such as waterproof plasters, bandages, a thermometer, antiseptic, eyewash solution, sterile dressings and gloves, medical tape for dressings, and tweezers.
• Hand sanitiser and wet wipes for hygiene purposes when the water supply is disrupted.
• Bottled water – there is no standard quantity for this as emergencies can vary in duration and people consume different amounts. The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum of 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day for survival. 10 litres per person per day will make you more comfortable by also providing for basic cooking and hygiene needs. Additional water might be required for preparing baby formula, for medical devices, and for pets.
• Non-perishable food that doesn’t require cooking, like ready-to-eat tinned meat, fruit or vegetables (and a tin opener). As with water, the quantity you need will depend on your personal circumstances. Don’t forget food for pets.
• Baby necessities like nappies and baby formula – ready-made or ready-to-feed formula is perfect as you might not have the means to boil water or sterilise bottles.
Let’s see what the British public make of this and what they ACTUALLY decide to stockpile (remember the toilet paper nonsense during COVID?)

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3 responses to “UK to stockpile”

  1. What have I missed. Why are we stockpiling? Must get more chocolate

  2. Please see my more recent post on this 😉

  3. Eeek. I see the other post now. 🤪

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