Authorities of 33 countries around the world have urged citizens to stock up on food, water, medicine, and radio receivers

Authorities in 33 countries around the world advise citizens to stock up on food, water, medicine, and radios in advance

Authorities in 33 countries around the world recommend that residents prepare supplies of food, drinking water, medicine, and other essential items in advance in case of emergencies, including armed conflicts, extreme weather events, and cyberattacks. Most countries advise having supplies for at least 72 hours, while Germany recommends enough for up to 10 days.

According to Newsweek, the list includes 17 European countries, the US, Canada, and Mexico, as well as states in South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Among them are the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, Japan, India, Australia, and New Zealand.

Recommendations regarding the duration of readiness vary. France, the UK, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and the Netherlands advise having supplies for three days. Sweden and Norway recommend preparing for about a week, while Germany suggests 10 days.

In the US, residents are advised to provide themselves with food, water, and other necessary items for several days, though no specific timeframe is set. India also recommends keeping an emergency kit at home without specifying a particular duration.

Such a kit typically includes non-perishable food, drinking water, medicine, batteries, a flashlight, and a radio.