Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises

The British government is launching a campaign urging citizens to prepare for potential disruptions from severe weather, cyber-attacks, and national emergencies. Per Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, climate change risks cannot be underestimated—he warned parliament that extreme weather could cause significant and prolonged disruption to essential services. The public is being encouraged to take small but important steps now to secure access to water, power supplies, and basic phone signal, preparations the government says could prove critical when the next crisis strikes.

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