{"id":43757,"date":"2026-03-20T03:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=43757"},"modified":"2026-03-20T03:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T03:54:20","slug":"household-urged-to-keep-one-surprising-item-ready-at-home-in-case-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=43757","title":{"rendered":"Household urged to keep one surprising item ready at home in case of war"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What would we do if World War 3 broke out? How would you react, and where would you take shelter?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"gecpo69fed560173b4\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.gecpo69fed560173b4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.gecpo69fed560173b4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.gecpo69fed560173b4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.gecpo69fed560173b4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.gecpo69fed560173b4 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p><strong>One thing that many people still don\u2019t have in their homes could turn out to be a lifesaver.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tensions around the world are higher than ever.<\/p>\n<p>With the U.S. and Israel recently carrying out airstrikes in Iran \u2014 including the attack that killed Ali Khameini and members of his family \u2014 and Iran striking back at countries tied to the U.S., fears of a global conflict have many Americans on edge.<\/p>\n<p>Even the British government is taking no chances. Through its \u201cPrepare\u201d campaign, the UK has issued advice on how households can survive a worst-case scenario \u2014 and one item on the list might surprise you: a wind-up radio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere might be updates communicated by radio during a power cut,\u201d the government warns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA car radio can be used, however in severe weather it might be safer to stay inside. Write down on paper the frequencies of any local or national radio stations you use for news updates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In other words, if a full-scale world war broke out, your cell phone or smart speaker might be useless \u2014 but a simple wind-up radio could keep you informed. Officials also recommend pairing it with a wind-up torch, in case power grids fail entirely.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-189041 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/18125916\/shutterstock_1700994793.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"725\" height=\"1000\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/18125916\/shutterstock_1700994793.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even countries like Sweden are urging citizens to be prepared. Authorities say a wind-up (hand-crank) radio is a crucial item to have at home, especially during power outages, crises, or even war. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency recommends having a radio that works on batteries, solar power, or a hand-crank so people can still receive important updates when other systems fail.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the UK or Sweden thinking ahead. Across social media, viewers are watching simulations of \u201cmost dangerous\u201d countries if WW3 erupts. According to a viral video from GeoMotion, the top five include:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The U.S.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cNot because it\u2019s weak, but because it\u2019s everywhere.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iran<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cOne spark in the Middle East and Iran becomes the center of a regional explosion overnight.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pakistan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cA nuclear-armed state with constant tension with India. One mistake could mean catastrophe.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baltic States<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania are \u201cright next to Russia, and backed by NATO. One move here could trigger global war.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cUS military bases, China nearby, North Korea next door. Any Pacific war puts Japan on the front line.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While the world focuses on hotspots, experts warn that a \u201csmall\u201d nuclear war could devastate billions of lives. Armageddon researcher Annie Jacobsen told Steven Bartlett\u2019s\u00a0<em>The Diary of a CEO<\/em>\u00a0podcast:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHundreds of millions of people die in the fireballs, no question. Places like Iowa and Ukraine would be just snow for 10 years, and so agriculture would fail. When agriculture fails, people just die.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bright side? Jacobsen says two regions might\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/news\/two-countries-that-would-survive-a-nuclear-war-according-to-combat-expert\/\">survive the fallout<\/a>: New Zealand and Australia, thanks to their relative isolation and ability to sustain agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Still, the takeaway is clear: if you\u2019re worried about a potential global conflict, one small, old-school item could make all the difference. In a world where cell towers might fail and power grids could be knocked out, a wind-up radio could be your lifeline \u2014 literally keeping you connected to vital news when everything else goes dark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What would we do if World War 3 broke out? How would you react, and where would you take shelter? One thing that many people still don\u2019t have in their homes could turn out to be a lifesaver. Tensions around the world are higher than ever. 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