A sudden emergency arises. A storm, a power cut, or an international crisis cuts off essential supplies. Would you be prepared?
While this may seem like a distant concern for most Scots, those in Finland, Sweden, and Norway are used to a 'resilience box' being part of civic life: supplies of food, water, medicine, and batteries designed to see through the first critical 72 hours of an emergency.
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Amid Russian threats, should Scots keep ‘war supplies' at home like Nordic nations?
Following renewed concern from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, these nations treat household preparedness as a part of national security.
But as global instability grows and defence experts warn that Scotland, home to key NATO bases, would not be immune to conflict, should Scots start considering the same approach?
We want to know if a 'resilience box' for Scots sounds practical or is a step too far in worrying about emergencies and conflicts. Are you concerned about a major crisis affecting Scotland in the immediate or near future, and if so, do you already have an essentials kit at the ready? Vote below and check out the rest of our series on Scotland's defence future.
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Scotland's Defence Future - All articles here and all you need to know
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