Households urged to keep one surprising item ready at home amid World War 3 fears

You probably don’t have this item sitting around at home, but it’s something the government recommends you keep — just in case things take a serious turn.

With many people worried that World War 3 could start soon, households are being urged to get ready, even though the war hasn’t officially begun.

There’s a lot of tension right now in the world. One of Vladimir Putin’s top military commanders, Apti Alaudinov, recently claimed that World War 3 has already started. He pointed to the conflict between Israel and Iran  both involved in long-running fights, and with Iran being one of Russia’s allies  as proof that things are already escalating.

Alaudinov warned that Russia needs to act quickly and get its troops ready. He said the country should prepare at least half a million soldiers or even a million  because in his view, the war has already started. He believes the conflict has reached a new stage and is speeding up.

He also made a strong call for unity, saying everyone in Russia needs to come together to avoid being attacked like other countries, including Iran, are being attacked now.

Meanwhile, over in the UK, the government is also growing more concerned. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently spoke about the increasing danger of nuclear war. In a new National Security Strategy, the government said that nuclear threats against the UK and its allies are growing again — more countries have nuclear weapons now than during the Cold War, and the tools to control them haven’t kept up.

Nobody wants a third world war to happen — whether it includes nuclear weapons or not. But if you’re someone who’s particularly concerned, there are small, practical steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family, just in case.

The UK government recently launched a campaign called “Prepare.” It gives advice on what to do if there’s a power outage in a serious emergency, like in the event of war. One thing you might not think of? A wind-up radio.

The government says that even during a power cut, you might still be able to get important updates through radio broadcasts. You could use the radio in your car, but if the weather is dangerous, it’s safer to stay inside — so having a wind-up radio at home is a good idea. It’s also smart to write down the frequencies for any radio stations you rely on for news.

And while you’re getting your hands on a wind-up radio, the advice is to also buy a wind-up torch. It can come in handy if you lose electricity and need light during an emergency.