The “stockpiling strategy” from Brussels comes as NATO warns that Russia -- currently waging war on EU neighbour Ukraine -- could be ready to attack the alliance within five years.
“The goal is very simple to make sure that essential supplies that keep our societies running, especially the ones that save lives, are always available,“ EU crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib said.
The EU says the new stockpiling plan is aimed at securing the continuity of key goods during a raft of crises “such as major energy blackouts, natural disasters, conflicts or pandemics.”
The levels of crisis preparedness among EU citizens vary markedly from country to country.
“Of course, if you have a 1,000 kilometres border with Russia, you will feel threatened potentially by a war,“ Lahbib said.
Lahbib insisted that whatever the cause of a crisis -- be it conflict or natural disasters -- the impact on citizens such as energy blackouts can be similar.
In March, as part of its efforts, the EU advised every household to have a three-day survival kit including water, food and flashlights ready in case of emergencies. – AFP
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