Only 39% follow Denmark’s crisis preparedness advice

Only 39 per cent of Danes have followed official advice to prepare to manage on their own for three days during a crisis, according to an Epinion survey for DR.

Ulrick Göning, who lives in Kolding, says he could manage for at least 14 days. He has a generator in his garage and keeps food and water at home in case he cannot leave the house or loses power.

Göning, a veteran who works in a flexible job, began preparing three years ago, starting with a radio and a generator. His supplies now include noodles, toilet paper, canned food and extra water. He regularly rotates the canned food and refills his water containers.

“I think it’s sloppy if people can’t manage to prepare food and water for three days,” he said. “Those who are fit and able to think logically should make sure they have some extra canned food and something that can provide heat.”

About two years ago, the Agency for Societal Security published a checklist of items recommended for emergencies. The Danish Emergency Management Agency advises people to have enough food, drinking water and medicine for three days, as well as an FM radio. Göning said he follows the advice and does not mind maintaining his supplies, adding that he learned the importance of being prepared as a soldier.