The Ministry of National Defense reported that the announced “Crisis Guide” in the digital version will be published in April. In turn, the distribution of the printed version for each household in Poland will start in the second half of the year. The ministry indicated that the main goal of the guide is to “increase civic resistance in the face of the crisis and war.” However, before the guide goes to our hands, a spokesman for the Government Security Center advised how to prepare before a possible crisis.
Ministry of National Defense He described that the main goal of the guide “is to increase civic immunity in the face of crisis and war.” The ministry added that the publication will be published in digital and paper versions.
It was emphasized that the guide is prepared on the basis of the resources of the Ministry of National Defense, Of the Ministry of Interior and Administration and the Government Security Center, as well as the knowledge and experience of experts dealing with defense, crisis management, population protection, civil defense and immunity.
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“It takes into account the results of the latest research on the assessment of threats”
The guide is subject to detailed consultations in the field of specialist content. “We also use the experience of Sweden's civil defense, which sent a similar guide to all families. It also includes the results of the latest research on the assessment of threats” – noted the ministry.
It was reported that the distribution of the papers in the paper version would start in the second half of the year. It will be distributed by Poland to every household (up to several million in total). The additional pool will be available for download at designated points. People who do not receive the guide will be able to order it free of charge to the address indicated.
The digital version will appear in April. “It will be subject to update and contain interactive elements” – it was indicated.
The government and the army encourage training. “We have to engage as many people as possible”Maciej Knapik/Fakty TVN
What will the crisis guide contain?
As the Ministry of National Defense reported, the version of the guide for children from primary schools, a version for visually impaired, video guide and versions in other languages will be prepared.
The structure of the guide focuses on the modules: preparation – recognition – reacting – counteracting – cooperation.
Editorial works are currently underway on the final version of the guide.
RCB spokesman about preparations in the event of a crisis
Even before the publication of the guide, a spokesman for the government security center Piotr Błaszczyk introduced how citizens can prepare in the event of any crises.
He emphasized that the key issue is to collect food supplies (preferably not requiring thermal treatment, i.e. canned food or dishes) and water.
– We recommend to prepare two liters of water per person a day, i.e. 14 liters per week, it may not be much, but it will survive – he noted. He reminded that – if we have accompanying animals at home – it is also worth taking care of the supply of food for them.
The RCB spokesman expressed the hope that there is a first aid kit containing dressings as well as painkillers and anti -inflammatory drugs in every household. He expressed the hope that people who permanently take some medications would take care of having them enough, “to ensure an adequate level of health safety.”
When asked about how, for example, in the event of a blackout, when there is also a lack of running water, satisfy your physiological needs, he replied that although it is a shameful issue, it is worth thinking about it in advance and finding a way that is hygienic and optimal for us. He noticed that the Swedes advise in their guide to give excrements to the bags, which you can then throw away, or simply into garbage bags. Urine does not need to be “released” because it will flow itself, while in the event of a “greater need” it can also be played by a bucket with a tight lid, the content of which will empty when you can leave the house.
“One of the key elements of building state immunity”
The spokesman also emphasized the role of “underestimated” candles that we should have inventory. – Additionally, matches or a modern version of the tint. A flashlight for batteries, a charged powerbank to be able to use a smartphone, which will allow us to access information and possible help – he calculated. He also noted that “we should have a supply of cash on hand for a few days” in the event of a lack of electricity.
He also advised to build relationships and take care of contacts, even with neighbors. He estimated that “this is one of the key elements of building state immunity – preparing his family, closest neighbors, towns, villages, a district for a crisis.”
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