German Civil Protection Agency Urges Households to Prepare for Emergencies

Authorities recommend supplies for three days of self-sufficiency as risks of power outages and hybrid attacks grow.

The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) has called on German citizens to prepare for potential emergencies, including prolonged power outages.
BBK Vice President René Funk advises households to stockpile essential supplies such as water, non-perishable food, and alternative light sources for at least 72 hours.
Recommendations include 1.5 liters of water per person per day, battery-powered or crank radios, and cash in case electronic systems fail.
Funk emphasized the increasing risks of hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure, citing daily exposure to such threats.
The appeal highlights the need for cultural shifts in preparedness, as Germany has historically been unaccustomed to planning for external threats.