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Deputy British Prime Minister Tells UK Citizens “Stock Up” on Candles and Batteries for Grid Down Situation / Cyber Attack

by mosesman

  • Deputy British Prime Minister Tells UK Citizens “Stock Up” on Candles and Batteries for Grid Down Situation
    by https://halturnerradioshow.com/
    People should stock up on battery-powered radios and torches (Flashlights), as well as candles and first aid kits in order to prepare for power cuts or digital communications going down, the deputy prime minister reportedly said.
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    According to the Times, Oliver Dowden described the supplies as “analogue capabilities that it makes sense to retain” in a digital age during a visit to Porton Down, the UK’s military laboratory.  Dowden made the visit to coincide with his first annual risk and resilience statement, which he had promised to give last year when launching the government’s UK resilience framework.
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    As part of the statement, he announced the launch of a national “resilience academy” to help people and businesses prepare for future pandemics, natural disasters, and cyber-attacks. While preparedness is always a good idea, the TIMING of this public relations push is worrisome.  Oh, it __is__ a “public relations PUSH.”  Social media “influencer” accounts are already broadcasting this on almost __every__ social media outlet.
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