Following the Nordic countries, Denmark and Poland, the government of France plans to send “survival manuals” to households across the country, with instructions on how to prepare for imminent threats such as armed conflicts, health crises, or natural disasters.
If approved by Prime Minister François Bayrou, the 20-page leaflet will be sent to households before the summer, according to French media. The pamphlet will be divided into three parts with advice on how citizens can protect “themselves and those around you”, what to do if a threat is imminent while emergency numbers and radio stations will be listed as well as advice to keep doors and windows closed if a nuclear threat is imminent, Guardian.
Also included in the booklet will be details on how citizens can get involved in defending their community, including signing up for reserve units or firefighting teams. The “survival kit”
As reported by Europe 1, the booklet will include tips for a “survival kit” consisting of at least six liters of water, a dozen cans of food, batteries, and a torch, as well as basic medical supplies such as paracetamol, compresses, and saline.
“The purpose of this document is to ensure the resilience of populations in the face of any kind of crisis, whether it be physical, technological, cyber or security-related,” a spokesperson from the French prime minister’s office said.
The French prime minister’s office did not respond to the Guardian’s request for confirmation of the information.
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