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Finnish authorities do the same: https://72hours.fi/

People are expected to be able to manage on their own for at least 72 hours in case of systemic/societal disruptions. It's quite sane advice really, even though a lot of people actually seem opposed to the idea for some reason.



Nowadays, it's common to live in small places (apartments or studios); I'm thinking that the shelves and fridge space is a limitation.


Yeah, I get that, and it is a pretty good of how disconnected people and authorities can be at times. If people aren't able to prepare for things they're expected to prepare for, then people's living conditions need to be improved until they can prepare.

There's going to be people who chose to live in such places despite recommendations, of course, but that's a matter of personal choice.




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