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Who decides what supplies to keep?

While the Prime Minister advises individuals to keep supplies, local councils and emergency services are responsible for coordinating community-level responses to events like flooding. Their plans are guided by national frameworks but adapted locally, meaning preparedness can vary significantly across the country.

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