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Ruth Ogden, Professor of the Psychology of Time, Liverpool John Moores University

When prepping for disaster, don’t forget to pack your teddy bear

Would Ted be coming with you in an emergency? 4_17amdani/Shutterstock

Imagine it’s the dead of night. Your phone pings with a text – it’s a government emergency alert: “Leave your home immediately! Only take with you enough supplies for the next three days.” What would you want in your go-bag?

Our new survey of UK adults (results not yet published) has found a surprising number of people prioritised sentimental belongings such as a childhood teddy bear.

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