I was 6 when a pamphlet terrified me – now it’s happening again

It makes me feel a bit jittery when the authorities start doling out advice like this, says Chas (Picture: Getty Images)

People in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water, and essentials for 72 hours in a continent-wide strategy to make everyone more prepared for catastrophes such as floods, fires, pandemics, and military attacks.

The suggested emergency kit should include ID documents in waterproof casing, a Swiss army knife, and playing cards, according to Hadja Lahbib...