The first ever Green MSP has handed Scottish Labour a pre-election boost by joining Anas Sarwar’s party.
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The public is being urged to stock up on bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to "get prepared for emergencies," according to new government advice.
After the experience of recent years, with a global pandemic, local lockdowns, war, and empty shelves in supermarkets, few people will need reminding of how quickly life can be turned upside down in a major emergency - but how many of us are ready for when the next disaster strikes?
A new government website revealed by Deputy PM Oliver Dowden, called "Prepare", has been launched to give advice on what to do in case of a major emergency "caused by severe weather or other natural hazards, by deliberate actions, or as a result of accidents or infrastructure failure." In addition to making plans for floods, power outages, and other disasters, it details how to "prepare for emergencies and the disruption they cause."
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The Prepare website details a wide range of activities that Brits can do to make sure they aren't caught out, from planning home escape routes to deciding on a nearby meeting point "for situations where you might not be able to return home."
In order to prepare, the government advises households to put together an "emergency kit" in case disaster strikes, with nine essential items. If the worst happens, you might have the odd water bottle lying around, but do you have as much as 10 litres of water for each person to use, per day?
Deputy PM Dowden says the measures are "about sensible safeguards, not stockpiling" and the website is there to offer "practical information for households to make those preparations" for threats listed on the
The first ever Green MSP has handed Scottish Labour a pre-election boost by joining Anas Sarwar’s party.
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Brits are being encouraged to stockpile essentials like bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to be "get prepared for emergencies" following new guidance from the government.
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