Map Shows Nations Urging People to Stockpile Food as France Issues Warning

Governments across the globe are increasingly recommending that citizens stockpile emergency supplies due to potential threats such as war, severe weather, and cybersecurity risks. France and the United Kingdom have advised people to have a 72-hour supply ready, while Japan, Mexico, and the Netherlands suggest a similar timeframe.

Other countries, like Sweden, Norway, and Germany, recommend having supplies for up to one week or even up to 10 days. India's National Disaster Management Authority advises households to have a kit but doesn't specify a timeframe, while the U.S. suggests being prepared for several days.

Some countries offer region-specific advice; for instance, Western Australia advises cyclone-prone residents to prepare an emergency kit with food, water, and medication, while Cape Town in South Africa recommends maintaining supplies for at least three days. Europe has given particular attention to emergency preparedness in recent years, with the European Commission launching a Preparedness Union Strategy in March of 2025, acknowledging growing geopolitical tensions, conflicts, and the threat of natural disasters due to climate change.

The types of items advised for emergency kits are relatively consistent across countries, typically including non-perishable food, water, medicine, batteries, a flashlight, and a radio. Newsweek has created a map of countries where governments are advising emergency preparedness and stockpiling food. The White House and the FBI have been contacted for comment, and Dan Bongino, a conservative podcaster and former FBI deputy director, recently discussed emergency preparedness on his show, emphasizing the importance of having an emergency radio, batteries, food, and water filtration tablets.