THE’European Union presented the EU strategy for preparationa plan aimed at strengthening the ability to response to crisis, natural disasters or conflicts of various kinds. This program is based on 30 key actions and aims to protect the essential functions of the companyguaranteeing better coordination between Member States.
Survival kit and essential stocks
One of the central elements of the strategy concerns the individual preparation of citizens, invited to equip themselves with a survival kit – illustrated in a video posted on social networks by the European Commissioner for the management of Hadja Lahbib crisis – which includes water, non -perishable food, drugs and batteries To ensure minimum self -sufficiency of 72 hours.
This approach is inspired by the crises management models already adopted in the Scandinavian countries. The EU encourages citizens to adopt this mentality for Reduce panic riskguarantee better coordination with the authorities and encourage collective resilience.
In addition to having a survival kit, it is essential to know how and where to move in case of emergency. The EU strategy provides Guidelines on shelters and evacuation routesin addition to one Annual preparation day To sensitize the population.
What should a survival kit contain?
The EU recommended kit must include a series of essential resources To ensure safety and well -being during the early hours of an emergency:
Resource storage and safety system
The EU also intends to create a European storage system to ensure the availability of critical materials in the event of emergencies, including pharmaceutical products, food resources and essential equipment. Will also be developed emergency protocols With private companies to ensure the production and distribution of rapid basic necessities.
Integration between Civil Protection and Armed Forces
Another fundamental objective of the strategy is the strengthening of cooperation between civil and military. Will be organized periodic exercises involve Armed Forces, Civil Protection, Police and Healthcare Workersto improve the ability to respond to crisis situations such as natural disasters, computer attacks or hybrid threats.
Threat surveillance and prevention
To anticipate and better manage the crises, the EU plans to enhance the risk assessment, developing a European satellite surveillance system and strengthening the Single Intelligence Analysis Capacity (SIAC). This structure will become the main reference for the analysis of threats and the coordination of the responses.
TODAY, THE EU LAUNCHES ITS NEW #Preparedness Strategy.
“Ready for anything” – This must be our new European way of life. Our Motto and #hashtag. pic.twitter.com/fa1z8zvmda
– Hadja lahbib (@hadjalahbib) March 26, 2025