EU Urges Citizens to Stockpile 72-Hour Emergency Supplies

The European Commission issued new recommendations urging households to prepare for emergencies—natural disasters, power outages, cyber attacks—by stockpiling food, water, and essentials for at least 72 hours. This marks a notable shift toward proactive civilian preparedness, likely in response to heightened geopolitical and infrastructure risks. The directive is advisory, not mandatory, and its implementation will vary by member state.

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