Everyone warned to store two specific things 'urgently' after EU's doomsday alert

A 'prepper' has disclosed two essential items that everyone should urgently hoard following a continent-wide alert from the European Commission.

Last month, the advised people across Europe to accumulate 72 hours' worth of supplies, including water and food, as part of its inaugural preparedness strategy, according to .

The plans were devised to safeguard individuals against potential , natural disasters, or cyberattacks, given the world's "increasingly complex crises and challenges that cannot be ignored".

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The Commission recommended nearly 450 million citizens within the to "adopt practical measures, such as maintaining essential supplies."

Now, Sean Gold, founder of the prepping website , has unveiled the vital items that people need to consider if they intend to follow the Commission's guidance.

On his website, 'prepping' is described as the process of making plans, gathering resources, and acquiring skills to ready oneself for emergencies. The degree of involvement in 'prepping' is left to the individual's discretion.

Sean stated: "The European Commission's call for more robust preparedness isn't too surprising. Individuals and families should start with a minimum of three days' worth of food and water.

"You can calculate what you need as 2000 calories and a gallon of water per person, per day. Canned foods and jugs of water are the easiest way to handle this requirement, but freeze-dried food kits and replenishing water sources paired with water purification tablets and filters can push your preparedness much further.

"Alongside those, a basic first aid kit and a way to stay informed are essential supplies. An emergency radio stands out because you can use it to stay up to date. Many of them allow you to charge other devices with small solar panels or kinetic cranks, and they often have a built-in flashlight."

He emphasised the importance of having an "emergency plan," which includes a clearly defined evacuation procedure, ensuring that all essentials such as food, water, tools, important papers, IDs, and cash are packed. Sean underscored the importance of knowing your destination "ahead of time."

Delving deeper into the subject, he continued: "If someone hasn't made basic preparations, it's urgent regardless of worldwide tensions or political situations. General preparedness should be right there with health and financial necessities: get your annual checkup, maintain an emergency fund, and be able to survive a small emergency on your own for 3 days."

He clarified that if you're unable to prepare before a disaster or emergency, "don't panic." Many people may lack the necessary finances or have disabilities that complicate preparation. He noted that most governments have their own emergency plans and may provide limited resources for these populations.

Discussing food storage, Sean said it varies globally. In the US, canned foods are popular due to their availability, shelf-life, and cost. He also suggested storing pasta, rice, and beans in airtight containers or what you "typically eat in your pantry."

However, he emphasized the importance of following 'FIFO' (first in, first out) and setting minimum food levels. He referred to food kits as "more of a luxury" but noted they can allow you to store food for up to 25 years.

Sean further stated: "After those bare essentials, you get further into the of prepping, where you can push your preparedness to cover a wide range of threats for longer periods. As many people around the world are realising, prepping doesn't have to be 'doomsday' focused; there are very real practical risks we face in a volatile world."