NATO countries are preparing their citizens for a hypothetical global catastrophe or war.
Oxu.Az reports this citing NEWS.ru.
According to the report, NATO member states have launched active campaigns to prepare the population for emergencies.
Sweden
At the end of 2024, all households in Sweden received a 32-page brochure from the Civil Contingencies Agency. Citizens are advised to keep at least a week's supply of water and food at home. Officials recommend at least two liters of water per person per day, as well as long-lasting, high-calorie foods (dried meat or fish, jam, chocolate, powdered milk). In case of power outages, homes must have matches, lighters, candles, a solar-powered radio, a flashlight, and spare batteries.
Finland
In Finland, about five million families received a 32-page instruction booklet. By law, buildings over 1,200 square meters must have shelters. Personal reserves include three days of food, water, and medicine; for bunkers, a camping mat, sleeping bag, warm clothing, and iodine pills for radiation protection are recommended.
Germany
Germany's Federal Office for Civil Protection published guidelines for the first time in 35 years that include military scenarios. According to the document, citizens must be able to survive autonomously for 10 days. This requires storing food and water, portable gas stoves, a first aid kit, a flashlight, a power bank, and spare clothing.
Poland
In 2025, the Polish government launched a large-scale information campaign called "Safety Manual." Officials ask citizens to prepare a "panic bag" for quick evacuation in case of fire, flood, or attack. The supply list includes canned food, dry food that doesn't require cooking, hygiene items, a first aid kit, water purification tablets, and a radio.
According to NATO guidelines, every citizen should have an "emergency kit" in a backpack at home. This must include paper copies of important documents and a flash drive with scanned copies.
