The European Union has issued a notice urging every household in the 27-nation bloc to have a three-day survival kit ready in case of war or natural disasters.
EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said the proposals would be formally presented as part of a broader 'preparedness strategy', but without specifying further details.
Brussels hopes to ensure that every citizen is equipped with 72 hours of sufficient reserves amid the growing threat of a global conflict.
EU citizens will be told to stock up on a dozen essential items, including matches, documents, bottled water, energy bars and a flashlight, as part of their 'resistance' kit.
European leaders have often said that the invasion of Ukraine could soon erupt into a global war.
Several Scandinavian countries have already increased their preparedness by distributing war survival guides.
The EU has now joined such efforts following a landmark report by former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto last year on strengthening Europe's civilian and military preparedness.
In a letter to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, three lawmakers from the European Parliament's center-right Renewal group urged the commission to go further by sending a manual to every household in the bloc on preparing for 'various crises, from potential conflict to climate disasters, pandemics and cyber threats.'
EU leaders believe Vladimir Putin could march further into Europe if the Russian invasion of Ukraine is successful. (A2 Televizion)
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