EU Issues Guidelines Urging Citizens to Prepare for the First 72 Hours of Emergencies

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Bloc also encourages member states to integrate emergency preparedness into school curricula

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The European Commission has presented new guidelines urging EU citizens to secure basic necessities and be prepared to meet their needs independently during the first 72 hours of an emergency, and has recommended that member states include crisis preparedness education in school curricula, Anadolu reports. The guidelines, presented by Commissioner […]

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As Europe faces increasingly frequent and complex crises, the European Commission is stepping up its efforts to strengthen preparedness across the European Union (EU).

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The European Commission has today presented new recommendations to allow citizens to be self-sufficient during the first 72 hours of an emergency. The measures include the use of "emergency kits" (ready-to-use bags) containing basic necessities, the integration of disaster management training in school programmes and the adaptation of alert systems and evacuation plans to include people with disabilities; all in preparation for possible scenario…

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The European Commission has re-emphasized the importance of being prepared for possible emergencies.On 3 November it presented new recommendations so that citizens can face the first 72 hours of a crisis, especially when basic services cease to function normally. Prolonged blackouts, floods or extreme weather events are some of the situations that can force us to stay home without supplies or leave our home temporarily. Therefore, having a survi…

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The European Commission presented new guidelines yesterday to help citizens and local authorities prepare for emergencies, including in the first 72 hours. From helping citizens protect themselves to ensuring that national civil protection systems can continue to operate in the event of […] The article European Union: 72-hour emergency kit for citizens appeared first on Free Press.