Sir, – Siobhán Maguire cast an informative light on prepping and why it pays to be able to look after yourself in times of crisis (“The Irish preppers and survivalists stockpiling for disaster”, News, April 19th).
Recent extreme weather events such as Storm Éowyn reminded us how vulnerable our systems are, and how much stronger we could be if we planned ahead.
Being ready for the unexpected, however, goes beyond the preppers’ penchant for stockpiling food. If we want to thrive in a world of climate chaos we need to build social, community and personal preparedness.
To be resilient we need individuals with practical skills such as growing food, repairing things, and knowing how to respond in a crisis. And we need strong communities where people know they can rely on each other.
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We need to invest in local networks and projects that bring people together to learn, share and support one another. The key to resilience lies not in stored jars of beans but in valuing local natural and social resources. – Yours, etc,
HANS ZOMER,
Chief Executive Officer,
Global Action Plan.
