On November
3, the European Commission released non-binding guidelines at a Brussels forum,
recommending households stock water, non-perishable food, medicines,
flashlights, cash, and more to last three days during crises like cyberattacks
or extreme weather.
The advice
builds on the 2025 EU Preparedness Union Strategy, covering self-sufficiency,
school education, support for people with disabilities, and better risk
communication to fight disinformation.
Recent supermarket cyberattacks in seven countries spoiled food supplies, showing why these steps can ease strain on emergency services, with an annual EU Preparedness Day planned from 2027.