[Scarlett.]

AN ONLINE drive encouraging members of the public to "be prepared" by packing a bag with emergency items such as passports, a first aid kit and a torch has been criticised by some social media users.

The grab-and-go-bag campaign is being promoted by police forces across the UK, including Police Scotland, and by councils.

A tweet posted on an official Police Scotland account showed an image of the 'grab bag' containing various emergency items.

A message accompanying the tweet said: "September is preparedness month. Emergencies can happen at any time and it’s recommended to have a #GrabBag ready containing essential items including medication, copies of important documents, food/water, torch, radio and other personal items."

Clothing suitable for the weather, toiletries , a pen and notepad, phone charger, whistle, batteries and a first aid kit were also shown in the image of what should be packed.

The grab bag campaign quickly went viral as social media users accused authorities of scaremongering, while others questioned whether they "know something we don't".

Others took the opportunity to mock the campaign as images of alien invasion, zombie apocalypse or rucksacks filled with champagne were shared on Twitter instead.

It comes amid speculation tonight that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could declare a national emergency under the terms of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, in order to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Herald Scotland

[Jordan.]

Screaming at this serving - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...d.php?t=236671

[Cherie]

Where are we all going that we need passports

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Where are we all going that we need passports

Eur... Oh wait.

But yeah I read about this - apparently the image is from the US and it's intended for things like natural disasters in areas where they have extreme weather or the possibility of natural disasters (hence including food and warm clothing) and might be a long way from any help...

Even if there was some reason that we all need to be prepared, the advice on it isn't even relevant to the UK .

[smudgie]

Worrying?
It’s ruddy hilarious.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Eur... Oh wait.

But yeah I read about this - apparently the image is from the US and it's intended for things like natural disasters in areas where they have extreme weather or the possibility of natural disasters (hence including food and warm clothing) and might be a long way from any help...

Even if there was some reason that we all need to be prepared, the advice on it isn't even relevant to the UK .

Ireland will be over run ..sorry Niamh

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Ireland will be over run ..sorry Niamh

Sorry there'll be a hard border up

[arista]

On Ch5HD Live
they said it needs a Emergency Tampon.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Sorry there'll be a hard border up

And they'll never find out about the secret tunnel from Scotland. Whew!

[Cherie]

When I got resettlement email from my workplace they said Irish Citizens didn't have to apply as there is a reciprocal arrangement between the UK and Ireland which is why you don't go through customs when you land from the UK or vice versa....

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

On Ch5HD Live
they said it needs a Emergency Tampon.

that sounds messy

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Eur... Oh wait.

But yeah I read about this - apparently the image is from the US and it's intended for things like natural disasters in areas where they have extreme weather or the possibility of natural disasters (hence including food and warm clothing) and might be a long way from any help...

Even if there was some reason that we all need to be prepared, the advice on it isn't even relevant to the UK .

Well that makes perfect sense really. But of course, the chances of a huge earthquake or whatever in the UK are slim to none, so giving this advice is surely just scaremongering...seems pointless. I mean, the only tornados and that that we get here are..a few inches tall and cute as ****, but not exactly devastating I know we are over ancient faults, but...still the chances of any devastating natural disasters are extremely unlikely..

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

that sounds messy

Sure but women need it
its Essential.

[Oliver_W]

Ehh. I'm a scout so I've always got stuff on me for emergencies 8-) I can even wear combats to work because the behaviour unit doesn't care what the staff wear, so I've always got everything I need!

I don't think it's saying "be ready for something which might be happening soon", it's obviously saying "always be ready for something which could happen at any time, we're reminding you because hash tag prepardness month"

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

And they'll never find out about the secret tunnel from Scotland. Whew!

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Ireland will be over run ..sorry Niamh

Bagsy Niamh's couch!

[bots]

i'm building my nuclear fall out shelter as we speak

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Ehh. I'm a scout so I've always got stuff on me for emergencies 8-) I can even wear combats to work because the behaviour unit doesn't care what the staff wear, so I've always got everything I need!

I don't think it's saying "be ready for something which might be happening soon", it's obviously saying "always be ready for something which could happen at any time, we're reminding you because hash tag prepardness month"

Aye.
I always wear clean knickers in case I get run down