During the first 72 hours from the start of the crisis, EU residents will be able to rely only on themselves: "The European Commission presented new recommendations on civil preparedness for major crises - from natural disasters to cyber attacks and infrastructure outages. The main change is that residents of EU countries are offered to pre-rely on self-reliance for the first 72 hours after an emergency, while government services deploy aid. To this end, it is recommended that every home have a basic emergency kit: food, electricity, cash, cash and a radio. Copies of important documents. In addition, Brussels proposes to introduce training in basic emergency behavior skills from a young age - including in kindergartens and elementary schools. EU authorities will have to think better about how to inform people before, during and after a crisis. Another new proposal is the EU's annual preparation day, which is scheduled to take place on October 23 starting in 2027."

During the first 72 hours from the start of the crisis, EU residents will be able to rely only on themselves: "The European Commission presented new recommendations on civil preparedness for major crises - from natural disasters to cyber attacks and infrastructure outages. The main change is that residents of EU countries are offered to pre-rely on self-reliance for the first 72 hours after an emergency, while government services deploy aid. To this end, it is recommended that every home have a basic emergency kit: food, electricity, cash, cash and a radio. Copies of important documents. In addition, Brussels proposes to introduce training in basic emergency behavior skills from a young age - including in kindergartens and elementary schools. EU authorities will have to think better about how to inform people before, during and after a crisis. Another new proposal is the EU's annual preparation day, which is scheduled to take place on October 23 starting in 2027."