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Aussies urged 'be prepared' and stockpile tinned food, bottled water as threats grow
Millions of people around the world are stockpiling in case of an emergency, and now Aussies are being advised to do the same.
In the UK, sales of tinned food, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged following government advice to "be ready" in the event of a crisis.
Last week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged the public to stock up on three days' worth of supplies amid the growing threat of war, cyber-attacks and the climate crisis.
It's not just in the UK, but in many countries around the world. Sweden and Norway, for example, are urged to prepare sufficient household essentials for up to a week in case of major disruptions.
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Around the world, governments are calling on their citizens to be prepared for turbulent times. In the United Kingdom, a new campaign asks households to “take a few simple steps to stay prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted” – in line with other European countries like France, Ireland and the Netherlands.
The leading concerns mentioned by the UK’s Be Ready campaign are severe weather and cyber attacks. The UK defence secretary added that the nation should prepare for the threat of “state-sponsored terrorism” by Russia or other hostile powers targeting everyday infrastructure.
Governments have long encouraged residents to retain enough supplies to survive a significant disruption. Australia, of course, is no different. Our official preparedness advice targets natural disasters: fires, floods and other forms of extreme weather.
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Helping Australians get ready
With 83% of Australians expecting to experience an emergency within the next five years*, EmergencyRedi Week was a chance for communities across the country to turn awareness into action. Together, people strengthened their preparedness, built local connections and took meaningful steps towards a more resilient future.
From storms and flooding to extreme heat and bushfires, communities across Australia are increasingly experiencing the impacts of emergencies and disasters.Research conducted for Australian Red Cross found that while most Australians expect to be affected by an emergency, one in three don't feel confident knowing what to do when disaster strikes. Helping people turn awareness into action was the driving force behind this year's preparedness activities during EmergencyRedi Week.
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