The French government is preparing to send a survival manual in the event of a crisis or armed conflict to all households by next summer, according to information fromEurope 1. Inspired by the Swedish model, this twenty-page booklet is designed to prepare the population for the various threats that could arise on national territory, whether they be security, natural or health-related.
The manual is divided into three distinct sections. The first part, entitled "Protecting yourself", focuses on solidarity and the essential gestures needed to ensure the safety of those around you. It encourages the preparation of a survival kit, including at least six liters of water, tinned food, a flashlight with batteries, and a first-aid kit containing paracetamol, compresses and physiological saline.
The second section, "What to do in the event of an alert", provides precise instructions depending on the type of crisis. It recalls emergency numbers and describes reflexes to adopt, such as closing doors in the event of a nuclear accident. It also indicates which radio frequencies to listen to in order to follow official instructions.
Finally, the third section, "Get involved", is designed to raise awareness of civic commitment. It explains how to join a military, communal or numerical reserve, in order to provide assistance in the event of a major crisis.
The booklet comes against a backdrop of increasing threats. According to a government source quoted by Europe 1, the guide is not limited to possible armed conflict - at a time when international tensions, particularly with Russia, are particularly high - but also covers natural disasters such as floods and health crises.
The government's aim is to prepare the French for any eventuality without giving in to alarmism. "As the French doctrine is dissuasion, it would be counter-productive to focus solely on armed conflict," a government source tells us.
This project marks a turning point in the preparation of the population for crises, in line with a dynamic already adopted by other European countries such as Sweden. Although the guide is currently being validated by Matignon, it is intended above all as a practical, accessible tool to help French people react effectively in the event of an emergency.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
