Sweden, Finland Urge Citizens to Prepare for War
In response to heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Sweden’s NATO accession, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency distributed five million pamphlets titled “If Crisis or War Comes.” This updated booklet, advising citizens on preparing for various emergencies including war, natural disasters, and cyberattacks, emphasizes wartime readiness more strongly than previous versions. The initiative coincides with Finland’s launch of a new crisis preparedness website. The pamphlets, available in multiple languages, provide practical advice such as stockpiling food and water.
John Q. Hosedrinker