World War III soon? European Union tells 450 million people to stockpile food, supplies amid risk

European Union has urged its citizens to stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours if crisis happens, the European Commission has said. “In case of extreme disruptions, the initial period is the most critical,” the document says, setting out possible scenarios, from war to cyber attacks and deadly disease to climate-driven floods, reports Politico.

In a fresh guidance issued on Wednesday, the commission stressed the need for Europe to shift its mindset, to foster a culture of “preparedness” and “resilience.”

ALSO READ: 'Elon, I want to thank you': Trump makes it official, makes big statement amid Tesla Takedown protests

EU's new guidance amid war threat

The European Union has appealed to its citizens across its 27 member states to prepare three-day survival kits amid growing concerns of a potential military conflict. Europe must acquire all means to defend itself against military aggression, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Tuesday, adding that peace without defence is an illusion. «If Russia considers that Ukraine's borders are just a line on a map, why should it respect any other country's borders?», he said at a European Policy Centre event in Brussels.

Brussels wants to ensure every citizen is equipped for 72 hours of self-sufficiency as fears mount over the threat of continental conflict. EU citizens will be instructed to stock up on a dozen key items as part of their «resilience» kit. These include matches, ID documents stored in a waterproof pouch, bottled water, energy bars and a flashlight.

Live Events

ALSO READ: 'I haven't seen anybody...': Trump's hilarious exchange with reporter at Oval Office. Watch video
According to CNN, the 18-page