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Monday, 21 September 2020
Wandsworth Council has apologised over its emergency 'grab and go bag' tweet
The message on social
media yesterday advising people to prepare for an emergency evacuation sparked an
online backlash.
They advised residents
to prepare an emergency bag "in case you need to flee your home
immediately".
The image of a rucksack
advised it should contain amongst other things, seasonal clothing, food and water,
a first aid kit, batteries, a whistle and a torch.
Hundreds of social
media users demanded an explanation for the post.
"We're sorry to
have caused alarm," the council said. The post was part of a national
"Preparedness Month" campaign.
Tooting MP, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said
"without any context" the tweet suggested "a zombie apocalypse
is imminent".
The council is taking
part in #30days30waysUK, which aims "to build household and community
preparedness and resilience".
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:40 pm
 
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