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Governments in 35 countries urge people to prepare emergency supplies
Governments in 35 countries are urging people to prepare for emergencies linked to conflict, extreme weather and cyberattacks.
Thailand is the latest country to issue advice, asking households to pack a bag for the first 72 hours of an emergency.
The bag could help during events such as floods, earthquakes, disease outbreaks or unrest, according to Thailand’s disaster agency.
Many governments recommend keeping supplies for three days, including food, water and medicine.
Sweden and Norway advise preparing for a week, while Germany recommends supplies for up to 10 days.
The European Commission is also promoting emergency bags and preparedness lessons in primary schools, as governments seek to help people cope with crises.
Governments in 35 countries are urging people to prepare emergency supplies, including food, water and medicine.
The calls are linked to risks including war, extreme weather and cyberattacks.
Thailand is the latest country in Asia to urge households to prepare emergency bags for the first 72 hours of a crisis.
Many countries recommend supplies for three days, while Sweden and Norway advise a week and Germany up to 10 days.
The European Commission is also promoting emergency bags and preparedness lessons in primary schools.
- Who
- Governments in 35 countries are urging residents to prepare emergency supplies.
- What
- The advice includes storing food, water and medicine, and preparing emergency bags.
- When
- The article was published on November 6, 2026. It does not give dates for when the different governments issued their advice.
- Where
- The calls span countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
- Why
- The article links the advice to threats including war, extreme weather and cyberattacks.
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- Countries urging preparedness
- 35
- Thailand household emergency bag advice
- Supplies for the first 72 hours
- Common recommended supply period
- Three days
- Sweden and Norway
- Supplies for one week
- Germany
- Supplies for up to 10 days
What people are saying
An emergency bag can be useful during flash floods, earthquakes, disease outbreaks, riots and sabotage.
These guidelines seek to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves during emergencies.
I do like nuts, so I have a lot of nuts in the cupboard, and soup; those are the foods I recommend.
Prepare an emergency radio and batteries, and provide emergency food supplies as well as water purification tablets.