Kyiv residents advised to keep a 7–12 day supply of water and food at home

Residents of Kyiv are advised to have at home a supply of drinking water and food for approximately 7–12 days in case of disruptions that may occur due to Russian strikes. However, there is currently no reason to stock up on food for several months or to fear its shortage.

This was stated by the Head of the Main Department of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Kyiv, Anatolii Katerenchuk, on the air of “Novyny.LIVE” on September 1.

According to him, in the current conditions, first of all it is necessary to take care of a supply of drinking water. In addition, people should have at home the products that the family consumes daily and that can be stored for some time.

“First of all, today we must have supplies of drinking water at home. This is mandatory. And also the everyday products that people consume,” — said Katerenchuk.

He called a supply of about a week to a week and a half optimal. This refers to preparation for possible temporary disruptions in the operation of stores, water supply, and other infrastructure after Russian attacks, not the need to create large stocks of food.

No food shortage expected

Katerenchuk emphasized that the rush in stores and temporarily empty shelves by themselves do not indicate a lack of food. According to him, there are currently no prerequisites for a systemic food shortage.

Therefore, the official does not recommend buying food for several months in advance. Such purchases can only create additional pressure on retail chains and lead to the temporary disappearance of certain goods from the shelves.

The recommendation came after another massive Russian attack on the night of September 1. Russia used various types of missiles and 218 attack drones and imitation drones against Ukraine. One of the main directions of the strike was Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.

Earlier, state services also advised Ukrainians to have an emergency water reserve at home. In particular, the recommendations in case of disruption of centralized water supply provide for a minimum reserve of at least 72 hours. For one adult, approximately three liters of drinking water per day is envisaged, and water for cooking and household needs is needed separately.

Thus, Katerenchuk’s recommendation of a 7–12 day supply assumes a longer reserve in case of serious consequences of new shelling, but is not connected with an expected food shortage.

Based on materials from: Novyny.LIVE, State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection