In uncertain times like this, citizens in the EU must have stocks at home for at least 72 hours. In addition, cooperation between the army and helpers must be increased in the case of a disaster and the function of important services such as hospitals and traffic must be guaranteed.
On Wednesday, the EU committee in Brussels presented its “Preparedness Union Strategy”-it is about the “increasingly complex crises and challenges”, which 30 important initiatives and an action plan should meet. From the growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, hybrid threats and threats from cyber safety to foreign information manipulation and interference to climate change and increasing natural disasters -the EU must be able to protect its citizens and the most important social functions.
Von der Leyen: Know what to do when the water rises
“Our citizens, our Member States and our companies need the right instruments to prevent both crises and to respond quickly when a disaster occurs. Families living in flood areas must know what to do when the water increases. Early warning systems can prevent regions that are affected by forest fires.
In addition to the better protection of the essential infrastructure using minimal criteria, the strategy also provides better storage of critical equipment and materials. The committee also emphasizes the importance of bringing the population on board: EU households must have stocks of important foods or medication for at least 72 hours, which is already common in some Scandinavian EU countries. An “EU pararity day” is supposed to increase consciousness.
EU crisis center must be set up
Civil military cooperation is intended to become more efficient through regular EU-wide standby exercises with soldiers, disaster protection, police officers, health care staff and firefighters. A EU crisis center must be set up for better coordination of the crisis reaction. An extensive risk and threat assessment for crises such as natural disasters or hybrid threats must take place at EU level. Collaboration with strategic partners such as NATO must also be strengthened.
Source: Krone
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