The UK Be Ready campaign asks households to prepare for three days of disruption. Here is the kit it describes and how Canadians can match it.
- The UK launched Be Ready on Oct 22, asking households to prepare for three days of disruption.
- The kit: canned food, bottled water, a radio, power banks and cash.
- This matches the 72 hour standard used in Canada.
Days before the "90 day blackout" story spread, the British government launched a "Be Ready" campaign. It is a useful, calm model for what a basic household kit looks like.
What the UK asked
On October 22, the UK government launched Be Ready, asking households to prepare for three days of disruption with canned food, bottled water, a radio, power banks and cash.
How it matches Canada
Canadian guidance is also at least 72 hours, which is the same three days. See the Government of Canada emergency kit explained and our 72 hour checklist.
Build it
- Water: 4 litres per person per day, see the water guide.
- Food: canned and dry food that needs no cooking, see the no-cook menu.
- Radio and light with spare batteries.
- Power banks, or a portable power station.
- Some cash in small bills.
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Quick answers
What is the UK Be Ready campaign?
A UK government campaign launched Oct 22 asking households to prepare for three days of disruption.
What is in the kit?
Canned food, bottled water, a radio, power banks and cash.
Is it the same in Canada?
Canadian guidance is also at least 72 hours, or three days.