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Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency

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Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency

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The Guardian reports the following. ENC is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with The Guardian, which released it. UK government guidance says we should be ready for the unexpected, but what’s actually helpful to have at home? We ask the specialists • The best power banks – tested How prepared are you for an emergency? Do you have a few extra tins of beans in the cupboard, or a full-on preppers’ kit in the cellar? While no one likes to think about worst-case scenarios, you can’t have failed to notice the growing noise around being sensibly, practically ready for floods, power cuts, cyber-attacks and other events. The government launched its Be Ready campaign in October with guidance on how to prepare for emergencies , including a list of suggested items to have at home. Continue reading... Original link: https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/oct/30/expert-guide-prepare-stockpile-emergency-uk

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