Tightens advice on personal preparedness
Today, the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) launched revised advice for the Norwegian population on personal preparedness.
The backdrop for the updates is the consequences of climate change, digital vulnerability, and a deteriorating security policy situation.
The purpose of the advice is to help people meet their most basic needs in a crisis: heat and light, food and water, information, medicine, and hygiene.
These are the biggest changes compared to the personal preparedness advice published in 2018:
The recommended duration of personal preparedness increases from at least three days to one week.
DSB recommends that as many people as possible be prepared to fend for themselves for a week. This is because municipalities and emergency services must prioritize those who cannot cope without help in a crisis.
For water, it is recommended to have 20 liters per person in the household External link., instead of the 9 liters that was previously advised.
Here you will find a checklist for your own preparedness External link.
And remember: a little is better than nothing.
Mental health in crises is also new in the updated advice:
In crises and when faced with uncertainty, it is normal to experience worry, negative thoughts, poor sleep, anxiety, and other strong emotions. Some people are more affected than others.
Crisis situations are unpredictable, and the information you receive influences the choices you make. By being critical of sources, you can avoid being misled by fake news and help stop the spread of misinformation.
You can read more about source criticism here External link.
Personal Preparedness Week will be held in week 44 (from October 28). The main goal this year is to make as many people as possible aware of – and motivated to follow – the revised advice.
Here you will find more information about preparedness in Longyearbyen
You can find more information and useful tips here External link.
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