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France Releases Civil-Preparedness Guide Urging 72-Hour Emergency Kits

The release follows a controversial call by the army chief for accelerated readiness, including remarks about accepting casualties.

This picture taken in Bordeaux, western France, on July 30, 2016, shows the first aid kit during a Red Cross workshop on first aid after the different attacks that struck France. Make a tourniquet, stop a bleeding: As every year, the caravan of the Red Cross crosses France to teach volunteers the first aid: new this year, following the attacks that struck France, more training to form the gestures and attitudes to adopt in case of attack. / AFP PHOTO / Thibaud MORITZ bordeaux francia taller de la Cruz Roja sobre primeros auxilios enseñan a voluntarios despues de los ataques terroristas en el pais talleres para auxiliar en los primeros momentos
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Overview

  • The government published the 'Tous responsables' guide to help households prepare for crises ranging from natural disasters to potential conflict.
  • Authorities advise residents to be self-sufficient for three days with a 72-hour kit that includes six liters of water per person, nonperishable food, medications, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and other essentials.
  • The manual outlines risks such as floods and wildfires, new epidemics, cyberattacks, terrorism, disinformation, industrial accidents including nuclear incidents, and the possibility of war in Europe.
  • Beyond home supplies, the guide encourages civic participation through first-aid training, volunteering with fire services, the Red Cross or Civil Protection, and joining the armed forces or reserves.
  • Days earlier, Gen. Fabien Mandon urged having France ready within three to four years and proposed doubling reserves to about 80,000, drawing cross-party criticism after he spoke of accepting the loss of children; the defense ministry later argued his comments were taken out of context.