Germany is afraid of “a large war in Europe”
Germany is developing plans fast expansion of the bunker and shelter network. Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office for Population and Help in disasters (BBK) called for their urgent modernization and emphasized that Over the next four years, the country must prepare for a possible attack from Russia. In his opinion, Germany is not properly prepared in their current state. – For a long time in Germany there was a belief that war is not a script that we would have to prepare for. It has changed. We are afraid of the risk of a large war in Europe, “said Ralph Tiesler in an interview with the daily” Süddeutsche Zeitung “.
Appeal to the Germans. They were called to prepare inventory
The head of the BBK emphasized that The construction of new shelters and bunkers would be very expensive and time consuming. In his opinion You should focus on existing facilities and modernize them. Ralph Tiesler explained that the transformation of German tunnels, subway stations, underground garages, parking lots and basements in public buildings in shelters will allow in a short time to provide shelter for a million people. The BBK agency is to present a comprehensive plan this summer. Tiesler pointed out that warning sirens should also be modernized, providing existing applications with better protection against hackers and refine information systems, as well create a compulsory or voluntary civil protection service. The head of the BBK also encouraged the Germans to have supplies that they would allow survive up to 10 days. As he calculated, at least to cover the needs of civil defense EUR 10 billion in the next four years And at least EUR 30 billion in the next decade.
What is the condition of bunkers and shelters in Germany?
Out of about 2,000 bunkers and sheltersthat remained after the Cold War, only About 580 of them are suitable for use. These objects could provide Shelter for around 480 thousand people (0.5 percent of Germany's population). For comparison, Finland has 50,000 protective rooms that can ensure security for 4.8 million people, i.e. as much as 85 percent. the population of this country.
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Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung