Poland’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Cezary Tomczyk, announced that a special Safety Guide will be delivered to every Polish household this fall, according to the PAP news agency.
The guide, designed in the form of a book, will cover a wide range of threats — not only military but also natural and civil emergencies. Tomczyk noted that Poland is following the example of countries like Sweden and Finland, where such publications are already a standard part of national emergency preparedness.
The deputy minister also pointed out that many Poles today are unsure whether the sound of a siren signals an actual threat, a system test, or a ceremonial observance related to a national holiday.
The guide will be distributed both in print and digitally. The mail delivery will be accompanied by a broad media campaign to raise awareness. The project is being developed by the Ministries of Interior and Defense, along with the Government Security Center. A key section of the guide will focus on how to survive the first 72 hours of a crisis — whether caused by a natural disaster or armed conflict.
Earlier, on March 26, the European Union released its Readiness Strategy, aimed at strengthening member states’ resilience to modern challenges — from natural disasters to hybrid threats. Similar public preparedness handbooks have recently been updated in Norway, Sweden, and Finland, while Spain is developing its first national civil protection plan to guide citizens in the event of war or a major emergency.
