The next emergency

France ‘survival manual’ to prepare citizens for ????

Europe 1 radio

General Secretariat for Defence and National Security (SGDSN)

Armed conflict, invasion, natural disasters, industrial accidents, nuclear leak, any other “imminent threat”.

20 pages, 63 measures

How to protect “yourself and those around you”

What to do if a threat is imminent,

how to join local defence units,

reserve units, firefighting groups.

If approved, sent to households soon

Put together a “survival kit”

At least six litres of water,

a dozen tins of food,

batteries and a torch,

basic medical supplies, paracetamol, compresses, saline solution

In case of a nuclear leak, residents should “lock their doors”.

Spokesman from the prime minister’s office

‘We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario’

“The purpose of this document is to ensure the resilience of populations in the face of all types of crisis, whether natural, technological, cyber or security-related,”

part of “national resilience strategy”

“to adapt public communication to the challenges of resilience”.

Sweden (Norway and Finland also)

Late last year, 5 million leaflets, encouraging population to be prepared for a possible armed conflict.

32-page booklet “If Crisis or War Comes”

“Military threat levels are increasing. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario – an armed attack on Sweden.”

Mikael Frisell, director of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)

“The security situation is serious and we all need to strengthen our resilience to face various crises and ultimately war,”

Poland

Should be out soon

Germany

November, 2024, drawing up a list of bunkers, underground train stations, car parks, state buildings, private properties.

The UK Government

Protect and Survive, nuclear attack, produced 1974 and 1980,

For health and strength

Water, dried and tinned food

Stove, fuel, lighter

Usual meds, vitamins and minerals.

Plant fruit trees

For general utility

Communications devices, radio

Torch, batteries, power block

Basic hand tools

Cloths, boots, waterproofs, glasses

For illness

Broad spectrum antibiotics

Analgesics

Antihistamines

Ibuprofen, paracetamol, (for children) ORS

Pulse oximeter, thermometer, blood pressure monitor

First aid / medical manual

For injuries

Water, saline, iodine, splints, bandages, petroleum gauze, scissors, stuff to stop bleeding, airway

For defence

Cooperation with neighbours under the authorities

Leaflet

No electric, no gas, no running water, roads blocked,

First 72 hours most difficult

Kit means you can stay at home while waiting for help

Also useful if you have to go in a hurry