EU publishes emergency preparedness guide for citizens

In the statement made by the EU Commission, it was stated that Europe is faced with "complex crises more frequently", and therefore concrete measures have been implemented that will make the continent "more resilient".

In the statement, it was stated that Hadja Lahbib, EU Commission Member Responsible for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, announced the new guide for citizens to be prepared for emergencies at the 9th European Civil Protection Forum held in Brussels.

In the new guide, it is recommended that citizens work to meet their basic needs in the first 3 days until public aid is activated.

In addition, it is envisaged to include the subject of emergency preparedness in the pre-school and primary school curricula, to provide information to educators, and to create more inclusive preparedness measures that include disabled individuals.

The instructions also include ensuring that authorities provide reliable information to citizens before, during and after an emergency.

It is also proposed to establish an "EU Preparedness Day" on 23 October every year, starting from 2027, in order to make preparedness for emergencies a common priority across Europe.