EU establishes PreparEU advisory group
A new expert group will advise the Commission on disaster preparedness and possible future capabilities.
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114 recordsNew EU survey finds strong support for disaster cooperation
Eurobarometer respondents support mutual assistance and stronger coordinated disaster response.
Singapore and Pakistan agree disaster cooperation
The two countries set out cooperation on early warnings, rescue capabilities, training and exercises.
Poland commissions CSIRT Energia
PSE will establish CSIRT Energia to coordinate cyber-incident responses across the energy sector.
EU–Canada critical-resource stockpiling plans
Canada and the EU agreed to explore supply-security mechanisms, including critical-resource stockpiling for civilian and defence industries.
Norway urges preparedness for possible cyberattack disruption
DSB and NSM ask residents to plan for possible interruptions to electricity, water and communications after a raised cyber-risk assessment.
Oslo starts mailing a new household preparedness brochure
Oslo says it is sending every city household a printed guide to emergency supplies, communications outages and reliable information.
Port Hedland launches cyclone-season preparedness campaign
The town reports delivering household information flyers and providing printed cyclone booklets ahead of seasonal outreach.
European health reviews identify preparedness gaps
ECDC reports strong core capabilities alongside gaps in implementing plans, staffing and data sharing across EU/EEA preparedness assessments.
Poland plans wider wildfire-response coverage
Poland reports seven specialist ground wildfire modules and plans coverage in every province.
Greece signs regional machinery agreements
Greece completed agreements with all 13 regional governors for 158 civil-protection machines under AIGIS.
Handa Pilipinas moves beyond the expo
DOST describes a move from preparedness exhibitions toward sustained capacity-building, with an on-site Technology Clinic matching local needs to scientific support.
Poland expands school preparedness training
Education with the Military plans practical emergency-preparedness lessons for pupils at 1,500 schools by 18 December.
UK and partners plan defence-procurement treaty talks
The UK, Netherlands, Finland and Poland announced plans to begin treaty negotiations for a joint defence-procurement mechanism, aiming for operation in 2027.
Calbuco communities practise evacuation
Around 1,400 people took part in a simulated eruption exercise.
Canada tests northern emergency coordination
A Whitehorse exercise brought civilian, Indigenous and military partners together to rehearse a simulated threat to northern infrastructure.
Singapore–Malaysia rail emergency exercise
Singapore and Malaysia held a cross-border field exercise for a simulated emergency on the Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link train and tracks.
Norway’s preparedness week turns to life without mobile networks
The government opened its annual preparedness week with a focus on disrupted power, mobile networks and internet access.
Portugal prepares for A Terra Treme
Portugal’s national earthquake-awareness exercise is scheduled for 5 November at 11:05, with the central event in Setúbal.
Malaysia plans larger frozen-fish reserves
RTM reports the agriculture minister’s plan to expand national frozen-fish reserves; the increase amount and completion date are unstated.
Planned Saudi crude storage in Singapore
Singapore and Saudi Arabia announced an intent to establish crude-oil storage in Singapore, with operations expected to begin in the second half of 2027.
Tanzania sets communications preparedness priorities
TCRA called on communications providers, broadcasters, postal operators and the public to prepare for possible rainy-season disruption.
UK launches Be Ready campaign; much of the advice is unchanged
A three-year public campaign begins with practical steps for temporary disruption to essential services.
UK plans stronger wildfire-response capability
The government announced plans to adapt RAF aircraft for wildfire response across the UK, alongside up to £45 million for specialist teams and protective equipment in England.
Victoria announces disaster-risk reduction funding
Australia and Victoria announced more than A$36.8 million in combined support for disaster-risk reduction through Disaster Ready Fund Round Four.
East Nusa Tenggara tests disaster coordination
BNPB reports a 19–22 October training programme in Kupang covering coordination, command-post operations and self-evacuation for earthquake and tsunami scenarios.
Moldova plans November preparedness campaign
Moldova plans a November campaign and guide for the first 72 hours of a disruption.
Food and water continuity exercise
Turkey’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry reported a national-level disaster exercise involving its emergency centre and seven provincial directorates.
New Zealand prepares for ShakeOut
The 2026 exercise provided a dated national mobilisation, with adaptations for people using mobility aids.
EU tests crisis-response coordination
Integrated Resolve 2026 runs from 19 October to 20 November, testing coordination through simulated hybrid crises inside and outside the EU.
Ireland publishes winter electricity outlook
EirGrid’s winter assessment forecasts improved generation adequacy for 2 November 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Alpine regions launch flood-preparedness project
Trento launched a cross-border project on 12 October to help Alpine regions explain flood risks and encourage protective behaviour.
Estonia adds sheltering videos
Estonia’s Rescue Board announced the first instructional videos on sheltering in glass buildings, wooden houses and homes without basements.
Alentejo signs civil-protection financing commitments
Alentejo formalised regional civil-protection financing commitments backed by €15 million in ERDF co-financing, supporting around €22 million in total investment.
Avata Falealupo advances tsunami preparedness
A ministry report marks local preparedness activities, without claiming formal international recognition.
Sweden advances hospital preparedness planning
Sweden outlined plans for four northern regions to jointly develop preparedness-hospital planning, covering staff, premises, equipment and management.
Samoa begins national preparedness assessment
A newly launched national assessment will bring together risk and preparedness information to guide future planning.
Slovenia says resilience starts at home
The civil-protection administration encouraged households to understand local hazards, keep exits clear and maintain basic food, water and first-aid supplies.
Philippines puts households at the centre of preparedness
The Panatag Pilipinas 3.0 launch highlighted practical household preparation, alongside plans to air 28 short disaster-preparedness videos.
Croatia focuses on household resilience
Civil Protection Directorate outreach focuses on household resilience, including at least 72 hours without regular supplies and services.
Ghana updates disaster-impact data systems
An implementing-partner report describes ongoing disaster-data migration, with staff training still planned.
Netherlands launches autumn preparedness phase
The campaign’s emphasis shifts from assembling a kit to arrangements and mutual support during disruption.
France expands resilience outreach
The October dossier details practical public outreach and a future series of multi-threat exercises.
Latvia tests evacuation and essential services
Civilian organisations rehearsed evacuation support and essential-service continuity during the 6–8 October phase of Namejs 2026.
England launches Flood Action Online
The Environment Agency launched Flood Action Online to bring together guidance on checking flood risk, receiving warnings and preparing homes in England.
Latvia agrees resilience programme funding
Latvia’s Local Development and Resilience programme provides €50.89 million for preparedness investments through 2031.
Solomon Islands launches UmiRedi
The government launched UmiRedi to bring climate information and disaster-preparedness resources into one national mobile platform.
Sri Lanka transfers recovery vehicles to response agencies
DMC reports an agency vehicle handover to support disaster relief and restoration.
Canada funds Red Cross response capacity
A specific allocation follows the May renewal of the Humanitarian Workforce Program.
Luxembourg launches its 72-hour guide
The government launched a household guide, with roughly 300,000 printed copies scheduled for nationwide distribution from 14 October.
Uruguay sets mobile-alert rollout deadline
Uruguay announced a free, geographically targeted mobile-warning system, targeting nationwide operation before 31 December 2026.
EU raw-materials stockpiling pilot publishes application Q&A
The Commission’s call sought an organisation to design and test a critical raw-materials stockpiling mechanism.
Scotland updates surge preparedness planning
Scotland published a revised framework for health and social-care preparedness, with stronger year-round planning and monitoring of emerging demand pressures.
Norway proposes larger emergency fuel reserves
The proposed domestic reserve target rises, with a possible later 61-day level dependent on overseas-storage agreements.
Serbia reports mandatory oil-reserve position
On 7 October, the energy ministry reported 291,459 tonnes of mandatory reserves, with coverage measured against net imports rather than all domestic consumption.
Queensland launches campaign and checklist
New advertising and an online checklist accompanied the 2026 campaign, alongside more than 50 council-led events.
Five-year civil-protection funding programme
Poland announced government adoption of a civil-protection and civil-defence programme for 2027–2031, with more than PLN 102 billion planned over five years.
Paraná prepares schools for severe weather
Paraná’s civil-defence and education authorities announced a school guide for windstorms, hail and flooding, with training planned for October and November.
Fortress America sets a future resilience goal
An Army account describes a future programme to strengthen installation power independence, physical protection and domestic critical supply chains.
CROSSFLOOD exercise concludes in Suceava
Suceava’s emergency inspectorate reported the conclusion of CROSSFLOOD, with Romanian and international teams moving to handover and demobilisation.
Tonga opens preparedness facility
Tonga officially opened a new building for its meteorological service and disaster-risk management office under the Pacific Resilience Program.
Belgium publishes a practical preparedness guide in its multi-year campaign
Belgium’s National Crisis Centre published a practical guide on 1 October 2026 covering reliable information, household emergency plans, tailored kits and protective actions.
Canberra launches CHAT. PLAN. ACT.
New campaign branding and practical resources aim to make preparation simpler and more achievable.
Estonia’s shelter-practice campaign
October outreach combines household planning, public activities and an announced nationwide alert test.
Spain’s age-inclusive preparedness agreement
A new cooperation framework covers training, drills and accessible emergency information.
New Zealand’s household planning gap
NEMA’s annual survey prompted renewed emphasis on free household planning.
Singapore tests food-reserve distribution
The Food Agency and industry partners tested moving reserve food from warehouses to retailers during a simulated severe supply disruption.
Northern Ireland: five steps to be ready
A new regional campaign packages alerts, support registers, a kit and a household plan.
Fiji extends cyclone preparedness pilot
Cabinet approved a revised anticipatory-action framework and extended its pilot to 2028.
Ireland sets nationwide delivery of preparedness booklets
Leitrim County Council reports a nationwide Be Emergency Ready campaign replacing the previous seasonal campaigns.
Sweden’s annual preparedness week reinforces one-week household readiness
Sweden’s civil-defence agency reports that the tenth annual preparedness week ran from 21 to 27 September 2026.
Emergency alerts gain an app channel
Location-based alerts become available alongside existing warning systems.
Indonesia guides disaster-equipment planning
BNPB issued guidance for district and city disaster agencies to assess local hazards, residents and equipment needs when planning protective and preparedness equipment.
Austria launches ZIVA preparedness app
Austria’s Interior Ministry reports that ZIVA has moved from testing to live operation, bringing local risk information, preparedness plans and warnings into one app.
Poland takes preparedness guidance to television
Short television lessons extend the existing handbook into household planning and supplies.
Latvia plans blackout resilience measures
Following August storm disruption, the government outlined backup communications, critical-service resilience and annual 72-hour blackout exercises.
US preparedness-month message urges households to maintain emergency kits
The White House’s National Preparedness Month message encourages families to understand local risks, know evacuation routes, maintain an emergency kit and follow trusted news and alerts.
Japan updates food-stock materials for households with additional needs
MAFF lists a September 2026 edition of its food-stock guide for infants, older people and people with chronic conditions or food allergies, and says its summary materials changed that month.
Denmark funds free preparedness education
A new 2026 grant round supports organisations teaching practical crisis-readiness skills.
UK preparedness survey reports food-supply gap
New official results, not a new supply recommendation.
South Korea’s August civil-defence drill
An official announcement set out evacuation practice for 20 August.
France advances vital-goods preparedness
Institutional supply resilience, separate from household emergency kits.
Finland’s standing guidance recommends at least three days of home supplies
The official Suomi.fi preparedness guide recommends enough water, food and essential supplies for everyone in the household for at least three days.
Sweden approves food-reserve framework
A legal framework defines ownership, storage responsibilities and government decisions about goods, quantities and locations.
Germany sets civil-protection investment plan
BBK reports an approved framework with investment planned through 2029 for warning systems, emergency services and infrastructure resilience.
LT72 reaches postal-locker screens
Lithuanian Post adds a nationwide channel for emergency-preparedness outreach.
Canada’s preparedness week promotes risk awareness and a 72-hour kit
Public Safety Canada marked Emergency Preparedness Week in a 4 May news release.
US federal checklist recommends several days of food and water
CDC’s emergency-kit checklist for pregnant women, infants and children calls for several days of long-lasting food and water, tailored to household needs.
Denmark introduces national preparedness week
2026 is identified as the start-up year for a recurring national preparedness event.
Dutch campaign update sets out June and October activity
The Dutch government reported increased household preparedness following Denk vooruit and set out two campaign periods for 2026.
Japan’s volcanic-ash preparation guide
A hazard-specific leaflet includes roughly one week of supplies.
Austria’s blackout guidance advises 10–14 days of household food and water
Austria’s national government portal advises households preparing for a prolonged blackout to hold food and water for at least 10–14 days, adapted to each family’s needs.
Poland launches app-based preparedness tools
The digital version adds an evacuation-bag checklist, downloadable PDF and alarm-signal audio to Poland’s government app.
Lithuania’s community preparedness toolkit
The completed project pairs LT72 with practical community education.
Singapore tests power-outage readiness
Pilots tested community mobilisation at two Tampines housing blocks and alert messages through vehicle on-board units.
Hong Kong upgrades home preparedness kits
The government outlined an upgraded kit and 2026 distribution plans.
Poland reports guide-delivery progress
The ministry supplied national delivery progress and a timetable for reaching remaining households.
Taiwan reports safety-guide distribution complete
The ministry moved from rollout announcements to a reported national completion result.
Czech 72 Hours campaign evaluation
Survey results distinguish reading a guide from actually preparing a household.
New Zealand advises a three-day minimum, with a week or more where possible
New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency advises a minimum of three days of household food and water, or a week or more if possible.
France’s Tous responsables guide recommends 72-hour autonomy
France’s government published Tous responsables, a guide covering preparation, protective actions and public participation across natural, technological, health and security risks.
Czech household-guide distribution begins
The paper rollout was planned in waves through November 2025.
Germany’s revised guide keeps a ten-day goal, with three days a useful start
BBK launched its fundamentally revised crisis-and-disaster guide on 13 October 2025.
Taiwan’s safety guide distinguishes seven-day home supplies from a go bag
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense launched its revised public safety guide on 16 September 2025.
Poland’s safety guide includes household supplies for at least three days
Poland presented its government safety guide on 28 August 2025 for a range of hazards, including severe weather, fires, infrastructure disruption and security emergencies.
EU stockpiling strategy establishes a shared policy framework
The Commission’s stockpiling strategy sets out an EU-wide approach to coordinating reserves, identifying gaps and improving crisis logistics.
The EU’s March 2025 preparedness strategy
Historical launch context for later European preparedness and stockpiling measures.
Singapore recommends an accessible Ready Bag for evacuation
Singapore Civil Defence Force recommends keeping an accessible Ready Bag for leaving home in an emergency.
Denmark’s three-day household recommendation dates to June 2024
The Danish Emergency Management Agency launched advice on 15 June 2024 for households to manage for three days during a crisis.
Queensland’s emergency-kit guidance recommends three days of food and water
Queensland’s State Emergency Service advises preparing food and water for three days, including ten litres of water per person, for emergencies such as storms, floods and cyclones.
Norway’s one-week household guidance dates to May 2024
DSB says its recommended period of household self-preparedness increased from at least three days to one week in May 2024.
Switzerland recommends about a week of food, with a separate three-day water reserve
Switzerland’s Federal Office for National Economic Supply advises keeping food for about one week and at least nine litres of water per person.
South Korea’s emergency-supply guidance lists a 30-day food-and-water stock
The South Korean government’s Safe Korea emergency-supply page lists food and drinking water for 30 days, alongside household essentials and other emergency preparations.
Cape Town’s disaster guidance recommends supplies for at least three days
The City of Cape Town advises families to keep at least three days of disaster supplies, including non-perishable food.