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UK Emergency Guidance Urges Households To Keep a Wind-Up Radio

Sheltering indoors with a way to receive broadcasts is presented as the core plan for a major incident.

Overview

  • The official protocol states "Go in, stay in, tune in," directing people to go indoors and wait one to two days for further instructions.
  • A battery or hand-crank radio is highlighted to receive updates during power cuts, with a car radio noted as a possible fallback if remaining inside is safer.
  • The recommended home kit lists water, non‑perishable food, first aid supplies, torches, spare batteries, power banks, baby items, and pet food.
  • Guidance advises building emergency kits gradually rather than purchasing all items at once.
  • Coverage situates the advice within rising public concern, noting the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight and reporting increased interest in wind‑up radios on TikTok, with users pointing to recent outages and conflict zones where such devices proved useful.