Government recommendations compared
Same idea — stay safe at home for a short disruption — different wording and durations.
| Country | Duration emphasised | Core categories | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Several days (kit); Red Cross also cites 3-day go-bag + 2-week home | Water, food, radio, light, first aid, meds, documents, power bank | Ready.gov |
| United Kingdom | 72 hours (3 days) | Water, tins, torch, radio, power bank, first aid, baby items, cash | Prepare UK |
| Canada | 72 hours | Water, food, radio, flashlight, first aid, personal docs | GetPrepared |
| Australia | Often 3+ days in kit examples | Water, food, radio, torch, hygiene, meds, documents | Get Ready |
| New Zealand | Household plans + several days supplies | Water, food, warmth, communication, meds | NEMA |
| Ireland | Short-term household disruption | Food, water, light, radio, first aid, follow local alerts | gov.ie |
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