Vietnamese people living abroad are staying calm while governments ask them to stock emergency supplies. Their easy, steady way of preparing can give useful ideas for anyone who wants to be ready without panic.

Hoang Van Quy, a 32‑year‑old Vietnamese living in Hannover, says he follows the German habit of keeping a corner of his home stocked with food, water and other items. The German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance recommends that households store enough food and drinking water for ten days and be able to live on their own for the first 72 hours. He adds that calm preparation is more important than panic buying.

Kieu Hoa, another Vietnamese resident in Germany, treats the advice like a weather forecast. She keeps a medicine cabinet, a rechargeable flashlight and several bottles of water in a cool, dry place, and she checks the dates regularly. The article also notes that the United States (Ready.gov since 2003), Japan (3‑7 days), South Korea, Sweden, Finland, Thailand and the EU’s 2025 Preparedness Union Strategy give similar guidance.

The purpose of all this advice, as Hoang Van Quy explains, is to let people manage on their own during the first 72 hours and to lower the load on rescuers. A calm, routine approach to emergency supplies can make crises less stressful for everyone.