# Do we really need to prepare for disaster? – podcast

The Guardian podcast examines whether ordinary people should prepare for disasters, exploring the rise of preparedness culture and the risks it addresses. It discusses the motivations, costs, and whether prepping is necessary or alarmist. The discussion matters for understanding personal resilience amid climate and other emergencies.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/oct/28/do-we-need-to-be-prepping-disaster-uk-podcast) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:00:51 GMT