Families Urged To Keep This Surprising Item At Home Amid World War 3 Warnings

More and more people are starting to worry that World War 3 could break out sometime soon.

Although a global conflict hasn’t officially begun—and let’s hope it never does—Vladimir Putin’s general, Apti Alaudinov, made headlines last month by claiming the third world war is already underway.

With Iran, a close Russian ally, having been involved in ongoing conflict with Israel for several weeks, Alaudinov called on Russia to mobilize a larger military force. His message was clear: the Kremlin should be ready, and other countries should think twice before challenging them.

"We need to prepare at least half a million people in advance," he said. "But realistically one million people. We need to call them up and start preparing them for the fact that the war has already begun, which we already know is happening - World War 3. But it has already taken on a new turn and a new momentum."

Alaudinov continued by saying: "And so that no one dares to play with us the way they played with all the other countries, and now with Iran. Believe me, we all need to unite, unite, unite at all levels."

Apti Alaudinov previously said that WW3 had already begun Contributor/Getty Images

To make things even more tense, the UK government’s latest National Security Strategy raised alarms about the growing risk of nuclear warfare. Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced particular concerns around the nuclear threat.

One part of the report stated: "The threat to the UK and our allies from nuclear weapons is once again growing."

"Tackling this challenge is likely to be more complex than it was even in the Cold War, with more states with more nuclear weapons, the further proliferation of nuclear and disruptive technology, and the failure of international arms control arrangements to keep pace."

Let’s be honest, nobody wants World War 3 to become a reality—whether it’s nuclear or not. But if you’re someone who worries about what could happen, there are a few practical things you can do right now to feel a little more prepared.

The UK government's 'Prepare' campaign offers advice on how to handle certain emergencies, including what to do if the power goes out during a crisis like a war.

One item that might catch people off guard is a wind-up radio. "There might be updates communicated by radio during a power cut," says the UK government.

Keir Starmer warned that nuclear threats to the UK are 'growing' Matthew Horwood/Getty Images

"A 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."

And while you’re stocking up on hand-powered gear, it’s also a good idea to grab a wind-up torch. That way, you'll be able to see and stay informed even if the power’s out for a while.