France ‘survival manual’ to prepare citizens for ????
Europe 1 radio
General Secretariat for Defence and National Security (SGDSN)
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr
https://www.sgdsn.gouv.fr/sgdsn-english
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/19/france-issues-survival-manual-citizens-invasion/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14517485/Protect-you-France-issue-20-page-survival-manual-citizens.html
Armed conflict, invasion, natural disasters, industrial accidents, nuclear leak, any other “imminent threat”.
20 pages, 63 measures
How to protect “yourself and those around you”
What to do if a threat is imminent,
how to join local defence units,
reserve units, firefighting groups.
If approved, sent to households soon
Put together a “survival kit”
At least six litres of water,
a dozen tins of food,
batteries and a torch,
basic medical supplies, paracetamol, compresses, saline solution
In case of a nuclear leak, residents should “lock their doors”.
Spokesman from the prime minister’s office
‘We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario’
“The purpose of this document is to ensure the resilience of populations in the face of all types of crisis, whether natural, technological, cyber or security-related,”
part of “national resilience strategy”
“to adapt public communication to the challenges of resilience”.
Sweden (Norway and Finland also)
Late last year, 5 million leaflets, encouraging population to be prepared for a possible armed conflict.
32-page booklet “If Crisis or War Comes”
“Military threat levels are increasing. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario – an armed attack on Sweden.”
Mikael Frisell, director of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)
“The security situation is serious and we all need to strengthen our resilience to face various crises and ultimately war,”
Poland
Should be out soon
Germany
November, 2024, drawing up a list of bunkers, underground train stations, car parks, state buildings, private properties.
The UK Government
Protect and Survive, nuclear attack, produced 1974 and 1980,
For health and strength
Water, dried and tinned food
Stove, fuel, lighter
Usual meds, vitamins and minerals.
Plant fruit trees
For general utility
Communications devices, radio
Torch, batteries, power block
Basic hand tools
Cloths, boots, waterproofs, glasses
For illness
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Analgesics
Antihistamines
Ibuprofen, paracetamol, (for children) ORS
Pulse oximeter, thermometer, blood pressure monitor
First aid / medical manual
For injuries
Water, saline, iodine, splints, bandages, petroleum gauze, scissors, stuff to stop bleeding, airway
For defence
Cooperation with neighbours under the authorities
Leaflet
No electric, no gas, no running water, roads blocked,
First 72 hours most difficult
Kit means you can stay at home while waiting for help
Also useful if you have to go in a hurry
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