Overview
- The 27-page manual lays out practical steps for major crises, from natural disasters and industrial accidents to pandemics, cyberattacks, terrorism and potential armed conflict involving France.
- It urges households to assemble a 72-hour emergency kit, including at least six litres of water per person, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, essential medicines, warm clothing, a torch, a battery radio, cash and copies of IDs.
- The guide explains how alerts will reach the public via national sirens, broadcast media and Fr‑Alert phone messages, and it anticipates possible power cuts, telecom outages, supply disruptions and payment problems.
- It warns that a major military engagement could trigger foreign disinformation and AI-generated fake videos, and it recommends basic digital hygiene and source verification to resist manipulation.
- Originally considered for postal delivery, the handbook was released only on government and SGDSN sites, draws on Swedish and Finnish models, and encourages civic engagement such as joining reservist and volunteer networks.