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To stockpile 72 hours of supplies

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seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 13:23

..in case of disaster or attack. A new preparedness strategy inspired by Nordic countries and Germany, who already do this.

Is this something you already do, or will do?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/26/stockpile-supplies-72-hours-disasters-attack-eu-tells-citizens

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Imbusytodaysorry · 27/03/2025 14:09

seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 13:39

Then again, they are not just talking about food but also things like cash, a radio, medicine etc.

Seems like they are thinking an attack on our banking / computer / delivery systems /medical .
I think this is the attack they are waiting for at any time .

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 14:09

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/03/2025 14:06

You're supposed to cycle supplies out, using the oldest and replenishing as you go. (Especially wine.)

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seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 14:09

user1471538275 · 27/03/2025 14:00

@neverknowinglyunreasonable

Oh come now, wine must be stored at a convenient arm's reach - one or two in the bathroom/near the loo, a few to the side of the sofa chair, one or two being chilled, a secret one rolled up with your socks. You'll be up to the necessary 15 in no time.

Anything less than 15 shows a lack of moral fibre in my opinion.

Yeah there is not a lot of vitamins in wine. That is why you have to drink quite a lot.

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Haveanaiceday · 27/03/2025 14:08

Havent stockpiled anything but DH has been bulk buying his favourite Coke Zero since it went on sale in Asda so in an emergency we will have to drink that.

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/03/2025 14:07

Ginmonkeyagain · 27/03/2025 14:06

I live in London, If we didn't have electrcity or water for 72 hours I'd need a gun and a big stick rather than a stash of tinned bins and loo roll.

I used to live in London. Machete by the bedroom door. #CroydonMassive

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seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 14:07

Hwi · 27/03/2025 14:01

Aye, right, the Russians can't kick the Ukrainians out of their own territory in Korsk, but they are going to attack the Nordic countries? What a load of shite.

It’s not just about war. Or Russia.

It could be extreme weather related, outages, cyber attacks, dangerous pathogens etc.

This is a good brochure, if you would like to read more.

rib.msb.se/filer/pdf/30874.pdf

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Ginmonkeyagain · 27/03/2025 14:06

I live in London, If we didn't have electrcity or water for 72 hours I'd need a gun and a big stick rather than a stash of tinned bins and loo roll.

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/03/2025 14:06

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 14:05

Do they have to be the same 15 bottles? Asking for a friend

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You're supposed to cycle supplies out, using the oldest and replenishing as you go. (Especially wine.)

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 14:06

Hwi · 27/03/2025 14:01

Aye, right, the Russians can't kick the Ukrainians out of their own territory in Korsk, but they are going to attack the Nordic countries? What a load of shite.

They're only planning to attack the tins of tuna.

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 14:05

user1471538275 · 27/03/2025 14:00

@neverknowinglyunreasonable

Oh come now, wine must be stored at a convenient arm's reach - one or two in the bathroom/near the loo, a few to the side of the sofa chair, one or two being chilled, a secret one rolled up with your socks. You'll be up to the necessary 15 in no time.

Anything less than 15 shows a lack of moral fibre in my opinion.

Do they have to be the same 15 bottles? Asking for a friend

PleaseDontFingerMyPouffe · 27/03/2025 14:04

SRK16 · 27/03/2025 13:35

I am not normally someone who would be overly worried but based on reading this yesterday I impulse bought some emergency long life food supplies and a solar charger and water purifying tablets. No harm having it there just in case.

Could you please share which solar charger you bought?

Hwi · 27/03/2025 14:01

Aye, right, the Russians can't kick the Ukrainians out of their own territory in Korsk, but they are going to attack the Nordic countries? What a load of shite.

user1471538275 · 27/03/2025 14:00

@neverknowinglyunreasonable

Oh come now, wine must be stored at a convenient arm's reach - one or two in the bathroom/near the loo, a few to the side of the sofa chair, one or two being chilled, a secret one rolled up with your socks. You'll be up to the necessary 15 in no time.

Anything less than 15 shows a lack of moral fibre in my opinion.

IShotTheDeputyItWasMe · 27/03/2025 13:59

They've always been told that.
It hits the news every so often to freak people out but it's long standing advice.
I think people (where possible) should keep a few days of water, food and essentials like meds or toilets rolls. Just in case they get cut off because of weather or something, rather than anything sinister.

AdoraBell · 27/03/2025 13:58

3 days would be a starting point. If you want to then build up. You can look at threads on the Prepper board.

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 13:55

This is why everyone should aim to carry an extra couple of stone - the 3-day fast will take us back down to a healthy weight.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 27/03/2025 13:53

We've definitely got more alcohol in the house than bottled water so it would be a fun time trying to survive

Snorlaxo · 27/03/2025 13:53

Onlyvisiting · 27/03/2025 13:33

Who has less than 3 days supplies in?????
Edit other than utterly skint people who are forced to live hand to mouth

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I’d imagine that there are people who go to a supermarket daily to pick up stuff like a ready meal.

I have more than 72 hours but I’m assuming that there would be electricity or gas to cook with.

WearyAuldWumman · 27/03/2025 13:51

I used to stockpile when my husband was still alive. He was disabled, so if anything had happened to me, he'd have been stuck.

Now that I'm on my own, I've run down my stockpile to free up space.

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 13:49

Wetherspoons is a bit like cockroaches - I'll be going there for my boneless chicken baskets during the nuclear winter.

Smallmercies · 27/03/2025 13:48

neverknowinglyunreasonable · 27/03/2025 13:42

It's a nice idea but I simply don't have space to keep 15 bottle of wine in my house.

Durr - all you need is one really big bottle of 60% proof gin

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/03/2025 13:44

loropianalover · 27/03/2025 13:36

If there ever was a serious disaster or attack I dare say the issue would not be resolved/Waitrose would not be fully stocked again after 72hrs.

The idea behind the 72 hours (and it’s something many countries encourage) is so that the emergency services can focus on vulnerable people for the initial phase of the emergency. Able-bodied, fit, uninjured younger people can sort themselves out while people in emergency services can manage the emergency.

After that, there should be some order of some kind in most emergencies.

I just did emergency/disaster management training so I’ll be hauled in to help, and fed and watered if something happens.

Differentstarts · 27/03/2025 13:44

seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 13:39

Then again, they are not just talking about food but also things like cash, a radio, medicine etc.

Medicine I'd be screwed as I'm only allowed a week at a time.

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seriouslessness · 27/03/2025 13:42

verycloakanddaggers · 27/03/2025 13:40

Many people don't have that in stock - that is why the guidance is being issued.

I do think a lot of people forget water.

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Differentstarts · 27/03/2025 13:42

I usually have about 2 weeks if not more of food in the house if absolutely needed it might be some random combinations by the end but we would survive. It's not preparation for disaster its more to cover illness. I never let the car fall below a 1/4 of a tank just in case we need to do emergency hospital runs. Water might be an issue but I am on the priority list so would hopefully be sorted quite quickly.