UK Government Launches 'Prepare' Website for Emergency Readiness
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden advises households to stock up on essentials for three days to enhance national resilience.
- The new website offers guidance on preparing for crises like floods, power outages, and cyber attacks.
- Households are encouraged to have three days' worth of non-perishable food, water, and other essentials.
- Supermarkets urge the public to avoid panic buying and build supplies gradually.
- The initiative aims to reduce pressure on emergency services during national crises.
- A large-scale pandemic simulation exercise is planned to test the UK's preparedness.