The Europeans called to prepare for the first 72 hours of the war without government assistance The European Commission presented new recommendations to prepare for large-scale crises. For the first three days, EU citizens must be ready to provide for themselves; Europeans are advised to stock up on water, food, medicine, cash, flashlights, power banks and copies of important documents in advance; In addition, Brussels proposes to establish an annual EU preparedness day on October 23, starting in 2027.