Just when I think the UK cannot get any more daft.

[Silent Earth]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...y-emergency-grab-bags-containing-aid-kit.html




Two emergency services in Britain have been accused of 'scaremongering' after after advising people to carry 'grab bags' in case of disaster - prompting jokes the UK is facing a 'nuclear' apocalypse.

Police Scotland and Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue both unwittingly drew scorn from Twitter users after posting images of the bags, similar to survival packs suggested by US Homeland Security around times of flooding or earthquakes.

The packs contain first aid kits, torches, water and mobile phone chargers should be close to hand whenever you venture out of your home.

But it was met with bemusement as some said the suggestion was more suitable for a country facing martial law or a nuclear apocalypse.

The tweet by Police Scotland said: 'September is preparedness month. Emergencies can happen at any time and it's recommended to have a #GrabBag ready containing essential items including medication, copies of important documents, food/water, torch, radio and other personal items.'

The recommendations are part of annual preparedness month that is being promoted by local authorities and emergency services.

Other items included in the suggested pack are a pen, notepad, toiletries, battery bank, seasonal clothing, radio batteries and a whistle.

The scale of the bundle seems to vary from force to force, with fire brigades also sharing the recommendation.

Some have suggested throwing in nappies, foot, toys and prescription medicine just in case.

The suggestions were met mockery on Twitter, where an account bearing the name Pointless Letters accused police of fear-mongering.

The post said: 'In these unsettled times, it's good to know that the police are always on hand to remind us that we should be in a permanent state of fear and borderline terror about the sword of Damocles hanging over all our heads. FEEL IT FEEL THE FEAR FEEL IIIIIIIT.'

While other social media users jokingly suggested their own grab bags were filled with bottles of champagne or gin.

One Twitter user even suggested taking a nerf crossbow and their radioactive cat.
Others wondered whether the government was taking cues from Homeland Security in the US amid floods and earthquakes that blight the country.

One woman tweeted: 'This is an initiative from the USA's Dept of Homeland Security. Why are you promoting it? Has this directive come from UK/Sco Govt?!'

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'The messaging is part of a general resilience awareness campaign that runs each year during September which emergency services and partners across Britain are taking part in.'

 

[TexasFreedom]

Actually I heard something very clever out of Britain today. Rather funny actually. With all the legal positioning, this might be a no-brainer end-run around the anti-BREXIT politicians.

https://theconservativetreehouse.co...simple-plan-to-legally-stop-brexit-extension/

 

[tmttactical]

I really liked the plan. Forced by NEW law to send a request for an extension and then send a second letter saying they have no plans to change any of the current demands and really don't need an extension. Comply with law and also show true intentions. BEAUTIFUL.

 

[Silent Earth]

Democracy is on its last gasping breath in my country, Imagine the US joining an organisation where the US is governed by unelected beurocrats in say Columbia or Peru, your taxes set by Brasil and Argentina, Your American children drafted into an army controlled by South American coops, your border controls scrapped etc. Thats what is happening to the UK.

 

[DrHenley]

SE, that is sad indeed. I am fortunate enough to live in a part of the U.S. where being prepared is viewed positively. I might have to soft pedal it somewhat when talking about it with strangers, but I've not had anyone think I'm paranoid when I tell them I have things stored for emergencies. Perhaps the relative scarcity of natural disasters in the UK compared to parts of the US have made people too complacent. We get frequent reminders here of our vulnerability.

 

[jontte]

hope those twitter users who mocked it learn before,if not,they might be in for a rude surprise when that bag would be needed..
crap we have a pretty darn good emergency service here and I have a bag

 

[Kevin L]

I have been through enough emergencies (blackouts, hurricanes, a bad recession, and--when I was a teenager in Upstate New York--blizzards) to know that an emergency go-bag is a neccesity.

I have emergency stuff on me and/or within reach at all times.

I once experimented with what I call the "Dollar Store" emergency bag.

Everything in this bag (including the bag) came from--you guessed it--the dollar store.

I had both kitchen and folding knives, cigarette lighters, large plastic garbage bags, jerky, candy, peanut butter, plastic drop cloths, antibiotic ointment, aspirin, whet stone, magnifying glass, light salt (mix of potassium and sodium chloride, which is good for diarrhea and dehydration), Benadryl, antifungal ointment, rubbing alcohol, superglue, medical tape, bandanas, nylon cord, razor blades, flashlight, batteries, and so on.

I experimented with this kit in a state park, and found that it actually worked very well.

Did it work as well as some higher-quality supplies that might cost more than a dollar?

Probably not.

Would this stuff keep me alive and well in a crisis?

Absolutely.

Being poor and/or cheap is no reason to not be prepared.

 

[Silent Earth]

SE, that is sad indeed. I am fortunate enough to live in a part of the U.S. where being prepared is viewed positively. I might have to soft pedal it somewhat when talking about it with strangers, but I've not had anyone think I'm paranoid when I tell them I have things stored for emergencies. Perhaps the relative scarcity of natural disasters in the UK compared to parts of the US have made people too complacent. We get frequent reminders here of our vulnerability.

Todays brits have deliberately very selective memories, they ridicule people with go bags the same month as an entire town had to be evacuated because of the risk from a collapsing dam and a power cut knocked out power to over 2 million people and flash floods devasted communities in north yorkshire. I can absolutely guarentee you that those very same people dissing preppers will be the first to accuse preppers of being selfish horders for not sharing their supplies with them when TSHTF.

 

[Silent Earth]

hope those twitter users who mocked it learn before,if not,they might be in for a rude surprise when that bag would be needed..
crap we have a pretty darn good emergency service here and I have a bag

No Jontte F*** em, they will get all they deserve.

 

[jontte]

well,SE,to be honest you and I share the same sentiment

if you don't prep,you get what you deserve

 

[jontte]

Todays brits have deliberately very selective memories, they ridicule people with go bags the same month as an entire town had to be evacuated because of the risk from a collapsing dam and a power cut knocked out power to over 2 million people and flash floods devasted communities in north yorkshire. I can absolutely guarentee you that those very same people dissing preppers will be the first to accuse preppers of being selfish horders for not sharing their supplies with them when TSHTF.

'cause we should always share what we have...yeah right

 

[Silent Earth]

well,SE,to be honest you and I share the same sentiment

if you don't prep,you get what you deserve

We dont have the luxury to carry dead weight, If people CHOOSE to ignore COMMON SENSE advice from Governments and Emergency Management experts then F*** em its just evolution at work.

 

[jontte]

yup,it's only common sense to have something at home and on you,somewhat strange that some of co-workes find it "funny-strange" that I carry
a first aid kit with me all the time and they are all seasoned healt care pros...

 

[tmttactical]

yup,it's only common sense to have something at home and on you,somewhat strange that some of co-workes find it "funny-strange" that I carry
a first aid kit with me all the time and they are all seasoned healt care pros...

It can be tough being the only lit bulb in a pack of dimlits. You have my sympathy. So happy to be retired.

 

[Silent Earth]

I think the days of us trying to recruit or convert others to our cause are now over, We risk far to much by exposing our preps and plans to non preppers in an effort to help them. The only time we should open up is other approach us asking for how to become a prepper, that we we also avoid the abuse, ridicule and contraversy .

Roughly speaking we TRIED to educate and enlighten others and only got ridiculed and identified by the state

 

[Kevin L]

I agree with Silent Earth.

In the medical field, we often say that "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."

People get in their comfort zone, and become dismissive that anything can disturb this dynamic because such things are unpleasant to think about.

 

[Arcticdude]

I think the days of us trying to recruit or convert others to our cause are now over, We risk far to much by exposing our preps and plans to non preppers in an effort to help them. The only time we should open up is other approach us asking for how to become a prepper, that we we also avoid the abuse, ridicule and contraversy .

Roughly speaking we TRIED to educate and enlighten others and only got ridiculed and identified by the state

I couldn't care less about trying to recruit anyone to prepping. If they don't have enough sense to prep on their own, that's their problem. They're on their own.

 

[bigpaul]

I agree with Silent Earth.

In the medical field, we often say that "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."

People get in their comfort zone, and become dismissive that anything can disturb this dynamic because such things are unpleasant to think about.

you can lead a SHEEPLE to water but you cant make him buy a water filter.
to hell with them, I hope they all perish when TSHTF.

 

[TexasFreedom]

I would not say "I hope they all perish when TSHTF". But they have no 'right' to my preps, and if they die either trying to take it or because they have no preps, then that's on them not me.

 

[bigpaul]

they have no right to survival of the backs of other people.
post SHTF is about SELF sufficiency, SELF reliance and SELF preservation.
the sooner these sneering idiots learn that the better.