Survival of the Brit-est: UK launches 'prepper' website

Lester Kiewit interviews Adam Gilchrist about trending world news.

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Supermarkets in the UK are urging shoppers not to panic buy following advice from the government that all citizens ensure they have a three-day survival kit in their homes.

On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden launched a new website to advise Brits on preparing for emergencies like fires, floods and blackouts.

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"The idea is that you should have a wind-up torch, you should have a power pack to keep devices going for a while, a wind up radio so you can keep in communcation, and non-perishable food."

- Adam Gilchrist

"In the event of war, cyber attacks, nuclear war, floods in particular, power outtages... and in case the internet goes down?"

- Adam Gilchrist

"I am one of the 40% of people who do not have three days worth of supplies."

- Adam Gilchrist

The government suggests the following items for the survival kit:

• A battery-powered or wind-up torch
• Battery or wind-up radio for updates during an emergency
• Portable power banks to charge electronic devices
• Spare batteries
• First aid kit
• Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
• Non-perishable food that does not need to be cooked
• Bottled water
• Pet food
• Baby supplies
• Necessary medication

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