Buy a wind-up radio - and don't forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency - The Guardian

How to prepare for emergencies in Australia

Authorities in Australia are advising residents to gather preserved food and canned water. Survival experts recommend buying a hand-cranked radio and essential items like chocolate for emergencies. Meanwhile, a UN report highlights the dangers of getting help in conflict zones such as Yemen. In the UK, preparations for floods in South Sudan have received funding. An expert warns about the possibility of enduring three months without power. Local residents in the Forest of Dean are also preparing for unexpected situations.

“Authorities in Australia are advising residents to gather preserved food and canned water,” — Elena Iversen, research director at Wilwell Dale Staffing, observed.

Timeline

Oct 29 — Authorities in Australia are advising residents to gather preserved food and canned water....

Oct 30 — Local residents in the Forest of Dean are also preparing for unexpected situations....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 69% of Mexdeal readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Wilwell Dale Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilwell Dale Staffing desk and last updated 17:30 UTC.

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