European residents are urged to prepare for independent survival in the event of a disaster. The European Commission has published updated recommendations on civil protection. According to them, the residents of EU countries in the event of a disaster or crisis during the first 72 hours should be able to cope on their own, without relying on rapid assistance from the state. To this end, it is recommended that every home have an "emergency suitcase" with food, drinking water, a first aid kit, a flashlight and a battery-operated radio. It is also suggested to teach basic skills of emergency behavior in kindergartens and schools. When developing evacuation and rescue plans, the document states, the needs of people with disabilities must be taken into account. The authorities must also provide reliable communication channels to alert the public. In addition, the European Union proposed to establish an annual "Emergency Preparedness Day". It will be celebrated for the first time on October 23, 2027. An image generated by a neural network.

European residents are urged to prepare for independent survival in the event of a disaster. The European Commission has published updated recommendations on civil protection. According to them, the residents of EU countries in the event of a disaster or crisis during the first 72 hours should be able to cope on their own, without relying on rapid assistance from the state. To this end, it is recommended that every home have an "emergency suitcase" with food, drinking water, a first aid kit, a flashlight and a battery-operated radio. It is also suggested to teach basic skills of emergency behavior in kindergartens and schools. When developing evacuation and rescue plans, the document states, the needs of people with disabilities must be taken into account. The authorities must also provide reliable communication channels to alert the public. In addition, the European Union proposed to establish an annual "Emergency Preparedness Day". It will be celebrated for the first time on October 23, 2027. An image generated by a neural network.