Overview

• The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) has called on German citizens to prepare for potential emergencies, including prolonged power outages.
• BBK Vice President René Funk advises households to stockpile essential supplies such as water, non-perishable food, and alternative light sources for at least 72 hours.
• Recommendations include 1.5 liters of water per person per day, battery-powered or crank radios, and cash in case electronic systems fail.
• Funk emphasized the increasing risks of hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure, citing daily exposure to such threats.
• The appeal highlights the need for cultural shifts in preparedness, as Germany has historically been unaccustomed to planning for external threats.