UK RESILIENCE MAN
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- Water for 72 Hours
- Food for 72 Hours
- Power & Light for 72 Hours
- Medical & Hygiene for 72 Hours
- Warmth & Clothing for 72 Hours
- Communication for 72 Hours
- Documents for 72 Hours
72-Hour Ready
Why 72 hours?
72 hours is a figure that gets talked about a lot in resilience circles. When governments ask the population to put an emergency kit together they tend to use 72 hours as a benchmark. One reason put forward for this is that this is an estimate of how long it will typically take for official help to arrive in a crisis.
Is 72 hours enough?
No. But we have to start somewhere, and it’s worth getting the very basics covered for each of the main areas rather than focusing on one area. Also, it’s a good start.
Water for 72 Hours: Aim for 5 litres of water per person per day – 15 litres each for a 72-hour supply.
Food for 72 Hours: No-fuss meals and snacks you can store in any cupboard, focused on familiar, comforting foods that require little or no cooking.
Power & Light for 72 Hours: How to keep phones charged and your home lit during a power cut using a lantern, a powerbank, and a few spare batteries.
Medical & Hygiene for 72 Hours: A small first aid kit, personal medication, and basic hygiene items for dealing with minor issues at home.
Warmth & Clothing for 72 Hours: Simple ways to stay warm if the heating goes off, using layers, blankets, and items you probably already own.
Communication for 72 Hours: Keeping connected with a charged phone, a basic radio, and a short list of key numbers you can rely on during disruption.
Documents for 72 Hours: Important details, IDs, and a small amount of cash kept together so they’re easy to find when you need them.