04.11.2026 01:51
The European Commission called on citizens to be able to fend for themselves for the first 3 days against growing crisis risks. In the newly published emergency guide, it was requested that preparations be made to meet basic needs until public aid arrives. It was also proposed that crisis preparedness training be included in school curricula and that, starting from 2027, October 23 be declared "EU Preparedness Day" every year.
The European Union (EU) Commission has published a new emergency guide containing recommendations such as citizens meeting their basic needs themselves for the first 3 days in a crisis, preparedness training, and ensuring access to reliable information.
In a statement from the EU Commission, it was noted that Europe is "increasingly facing complex crises," and therefore concrete measures are being implemented to make the continent "more resilient."
The statement conveyed that EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib presented the new guide created to prepare citizens for emergencies at the 9th European Civil Protection Forum held in Brussels.
The new guide recommends efforts so that citizens can meet their basic needs themselves during the first 3 days expected to pass before public assistance is mobilized.
TO BE INCLUDED IN SCHOOL CURRICULA AS WELL
In addition, it is envisaged that the topic of emergency preparedness be included in preschool and primary education curricula, information be provided to educators, and more inclusive preparedness measures be created that also include individuals with disabilities.
The instructions also include ensuring that authorities convey reliable information to citizens before, during, and after an emergency.
It is also proposed that an "EU Preparedness Day" be established on October 23 every year starting in 2027, with the aim of making emergency preparedness a common priority across Europe.