Overview

• The French government is developing a crisis preparedness booklet to guide citizens on responding to emergencies such as industrial accidents, natural disasters, and cyberattacks.
• The initiative is led by the Secrétariat général de la défense et de la sécurité nationale (SGDSN) and is expected to be finalized by spring 2025.
• This effort is part of the 'national resilience strategy' launched in 2022, which aims to enhance collective preparedness and resilience across the country.
• Unlike Sweden's recent war-focused brochures, the French booklet explicitly avoids preparing citizens for armed conflict.
• The booklet also aims to encourage public engagement, urging citizens to join roles like the military reserve, civil security, or other public service capacities.