Voices: ‘People need to be self-reliant’: Readers share ‘soft prepping’ tips as Iran war escalates

Preppers often stockpile food in case of a disaster scenario - (iStock)

Independent readers have shared their own “soft prepping” tips and experiences, as concerns about war, energy security and potential blackouts prompt some to think more seriously about how they would cope in a crisis.

Several commenters focused on the limits of state support arguing that, in large-scale emergencies, authorities are likely to be overstretched, leaving households to fend for themselves for longer than many expect.