In the first 72 hours after the outbreak of war, EU citizens must be prepared to manage without government assistance, - the European Commission presented new recommendations to prepare for large-scale crises. Europeans are advised to have water, food, medicine, cash, portable charger, flashlight and copies of important documents for three days. The European Commission is also proposing to introduce an annual EU Preparedness Day, to be observed on 23 October, starting in 2027.