US EditionAlert on the Border with Russia. Norway Prepares Evacuation of Civilians From the Most Sensitive Areas
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Norwegian authorities, together with the armed forces, are conducting a comprehensive risk assessment in the regions bordering Russia. The country is reviewing plans to evacuate civilians from the most sensitive areas in the north of the country.
People in parts of the country could be evacuated to safer places if Norway is attacked. Authorities are now starting to plan for war evacuations.
Norway will take into account the Russian aggression against Ukraine for military evacuation planning
This is reported by the Norwegian publication VG with reference to the director of DSB Elisabeth Aarseter.According to her, we are talking about the possible evacuation of the population from territories vulnerable due to geographical proximity to Russia, or areas where legitimate military targets are located. Evacuation plans are developed in close cooperation, in particular, with the Armed Forces and the policeIn particular, special attention …
Norway is preparing a strategy for evacuating civilians in the event of a Russian attack, Elisabeth Aarsæther, head of the Civil Protection Directorate, said on Monday, according to Norwegian media outlet VG. She noted that the work is being done in close cooperation with the country's armed forces and police, and that authorities are currently identifying the most at-risk areas.
The three main areas of power supply, digital infrastructure and transport will be prioritized next year in the first long-term plan for civil preparedness.
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