UK Prepares for Supply Chain Disruption from Cyber and Climate Emergencies
UKPulse News Desk
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting warns the public to be prepared for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains, citing natural disasters, cyber attacks, and state-sponsored terrorism.
- The UK government is launching a 'national resilience conversation' to raise awareness about emerging risks facing the country.
- Households are advised to stock up on food, bottled water, and first aid supplies in case of emergencies.
- The government's 'Be Ready' campaign encourages households to prepare for three days without access to everyday services.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned the public to be prepared for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains. The UK government is launching a 'national resilience conversation' to raise awareness about emerging risks facing the country, such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, and state-sponsored terrorism.
The government's 'Be Ready' campaign encourages households to stock up on food, bottled water, and first aid supplies in case of emergencies. The campaign also suggests having a FM radio for updates during outages and writing down the frequencies of any national or local radio stations used for news.
Why this matters: The government hopes to improve the UK's preparedness for emergencies, such as those caused by severe weather events and cyber-attacks.
What this means for you: Households are advised to stock up on food, bottled water, and first aid supplies in case of emergencies.