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Tamara Davison

EU advises citizens to stockpile food and have 72-hour emergency kit ready amid war fears

(Rui Vieira/PA) - (PA Archive)

The European Union has urged its citizens to stockpile foods and keep a 72-hour supply of essential items in case of emergencies such as floods, conflicts or another pandemic.

As part of the European Commission’s crisis preparedness strategy, Europeans are encouraged to take “proactive measures,” including developing household emergency plans and stocking essential supplies.

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