Europeans advised to stockpile three days’ worth of supplies

Residents in the European Union (EU) have been encouraged to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of emergency and disaster response supplies.

The recommendation comes from a new “preparedness strategy” announced by governing body the European Commission.

The Commission said the new strategy was designed to face challenges including natural disasters “exacerbated by climate change,” the possibility of armed conflicts, and cyberattacks.

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The Commission said it needed a “whole-of-society approach” to prepare Europe for an “increasingly complex and volatile security landscape”.

Its strategy includes 30 key actions that can be taken by governments, industry, hospitals, schools, the military, and residents.

For example, residents are encouraged to have three days’ worth of emergency supplies.

Military forces have been asked to hold exercises across the continent with police and healthcare workers.