Poland Strengthens Civil Preparedness Amid Growing Security Concerns

Poland is taking significant steps to enhance its civil defense capabilities, emphasizing the importance of individual preparedness in times of crisis.

The Polish government has urged all citizens to maintain essential supplies for at least three days of autonomous survival without state assistance, a measure aimed at strengthening national resilience.

According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, civil defense is not solely reliant on state support but also on the proactive role of individuals in safeguarding themselves and their families.

He emphasized that every citizen should take responsibility for maintaining essential provisions, including water, food, necessary medications, hygiene products, independent lighting sources, charged power banks, and a transistor radio for communication in the event of power outages.

The Polish government is implementing large-scale training initiatives to enhance the population’s readiness. The Fire Service Academy conducts crisis management training programs for local government officials, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical decision-making exercises.

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Leśniakiewicz highlighted the crucial role of Poland’s extensive emergency response system, which includes 16,000 units of the Volunteer Fire Service and 5,000 operational teams from the State Fire Service.

These units play a key role in disaster response and emergency management. Additionally, the Governmental Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS) is undergoing structural reforms to ensure the adequate stockpiling of essential resources, including technological reserves, for use during emergencies and potential conflicts.

Poland is looking to international examples for effective crisis response strategies. The Ministry of National Defense and the Government Security Center are working on a crisis preparedness guide, modeled after Sweden’s “If Crisis or War Comes” manual. The Swedish guide, widely accepted by the public, provides clear instructions on how civilians should act in emergencies. The Polish government anticipates a similar positive reception among its citizens.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced plans to double the number of military trainees by 2027, integrating experienced personnel into voluntary defense training programs. He emphasized that Poland is considering various training models, with the Swiss system among the most referenced. The government is also exploring large-scale military preparedness initiatives for all adult men in the country.

Earlier, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that Lithuania is preparing for a potential Russian offensive against NATO by 2030. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a European Council meeting, he emphasized the urgency of strengthening national defense, noting that if sanctions on Russia are lifted, Lithuania may have even less time to prepare for a possible escalation.