EU Unveils 72-Hour Survival Kit Plan in New Crisis Preparedness Strategy
The European Commission calls for harmonized readiness measures and public education to address escalating risks from natural disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical tensions.
- The European Commission's 'Preparedness Union Strategy' urges all EU citizens to assemble a 72-hour survival kit with essentials like water, food, medications, and identity documents.
- The strategy aims to harmonize crisis preparedness across all 27 EU member states, ensuring coordinated responses to emergencies.
- Proposals include EU-level stockpiling of critical resources such as food, water, and energy, alongside public education initiatives.
- The plan draws inspiration from Nordic countries, emphasizing societal involvement in crisis management and proactive household emergency planning.
- A European-wide 'Preparedness Day' and integration of crisis readiness into school curriculums are proposed to foster a culture of resilience across the bloc.
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