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The 'Be Ready' campaign encourages preparedness for a range of potential disruptions, including severe weather, power outages, and other civil emergencies. The advice to have three days of essentials like water, food, and a wind-up radio is designed to help households cope independently during short-term crises when public services might be temporarily affected.
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