Rearme’s strategy is not the only measure that Brussels proposes to take in a context of Geopolitical uncertainty With a change in the traditional role of the United States as the main ally of Western countries, the threat of a hypothetical Russian expansion o cyber attacks that reduce community services. The twenty -seven do not lose sight of the possibility of having to face the consequences of natural catastrophes or new pandemics in the future. The same details a statement from the European Commission in which they are raised 30 key actions to prevent citizens.
Given this scenario, the Community Executive will present on Wednesday the report ‘Union preparation strategy’, to which ‘El País’ has had access, and that, among other measures, asks European citizens to have a supply package to subsist in an emergency Without external help.
What supplies should there be?
The Kit proposed by the EU recommends having available reservations of Drinking water, food, medicines and batteries.
However, before knowing the community warning, several countries of the European Union had already made available to their manual citizens with indications to deal with future crises. At the beginning of the year, Belgium, Sweden or Norway They started awareness campaigns so that their inhabitants had the in case of a war conflict or a climatic catastrophe.
In the case of Belgium, in addition to what the European Union proposes, the authorities recommended to include a Pilas radio To stay informed, identity documents, Solar panels as an alternative energy source and coat clothes.
How long?
According to the report, these supplies should, at least, be enough to subsist during 72 hours, an initial period that would be critical and serve as a margin until the states were able to resume the Control of public services.
However, some countries, such as Norwaythey recommend their population to be prepared for a longer period. In the case of the Nordic country, it is suggested to have supplies to At least a week.
