Sweden’s central bank has urged citizens to keep a week’s worth of cash at home to ensure they can purchase food, medicine, and other essentials in the event of war or another major crisis. Authorities recommended that every adult hold at least 1,000 kronor (about US$110) in cash, while also maintaining bank cards from multiple lenders and access to the local digital payment service Swish.
The advice is part of broader efforts by Swedish authorities to prepare the population for potential military or cyber attacks amid heightened regional tensions, particularly from Russia and Iran. Similar recommendations have already been issued by authorities of neighboring Finland and Norway.
Indeed, preparation for a crisis or disaster is not something many of us want to think about. However, in the event of a huge cyber attack, power outage, pandemic, or natural disaster, it's already too late to make sure you have everything you need to get by, especially without internet or electricity. But even if you haven't given it much thought until now, you're in luck: this gallery takes a closer look at the essentials that will see you through, and practical tips on how to pass the time.
Click on to learn the things you should stock up on now, to be on the safe side.