United States: Ready.gov advises residents to have a “several-day” supply of bottled water, nonperishable food, batteries, chargers and other items you would find in an emergency go bag.
Britain: On Oct. 22, Britain launched its Be Ready initiative, telling residents to have three days of similar supplies, including 9 liters of water per person, on hand for contingencies.
Japan: The prime minister launched a new National Disaster Management Agency on Nov. 2, encouraging people to not only have three days of supplies but also to secure their furniture and invest in a portable toilet.
Norway: The country’s DSB, or emergency preparedness agency, recommends Norwegians be prepared to live without help for one week.
Germany: The German government takes these tips even further, advising that residents have 10 days’ worth of supplies on hand in case of emergencies. If that’s not possible, three days is the bare minimum.
Sweden: Like Norway, Sweden recommends that residents have one week of supplies stocked up for emergencies.
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