The European Union has put the entire continent alert to a possible war outbreak in several countries. In an increasingly tense geopolitical scenario, the possibility that fighting They extend beyond Ukraine It has been strength, a latent concern for years. Among those who already warned this risk are the so -called ‘preparationist’.
Many of the advice that Brussels now issue are well known to these fans – some with some obsession – that seek to be ready before any eventuality. The idea of The 72 -hour backpack They are not novel. In fact, the EU has taken reference of preparation organizations established in countries such as Finland.
The content of this backpack is clearly defined by the European authorities, who have even tried to soften their impact with a certain distended tone when not frivolous.
For preparationists, these recommendations are not surprising. «There are people who prepare To live like this for months, ”explains Ignacio Luis Ortega, a member of the Spanish Survival School. However, he considers that the EU is being alarmist.
Not because a continental war is impossible, but because their advice are too generic. «It is not the same to be in Spain than in northern Europe, nor live in an area at risk of earthquakes, such as Murcia, or volcanic, like the Canary Islands», He explains. The first thing is to analyze the specific risks of each place.
“Is it the same to prepare for a fire, a flood or a war?” Asks Ortega. In this sense, The concept of 72 hours has its limits. «If there is a generalized catastrophe, like a war, the 72 -hour backpack is not worth it. The 72 hours serve to endure until the rescue teams arrive, ”he warns.
«If there is a generalized catastrophe, such as a war, 72 hours are not worth. This is a period that serves to wait for the rescue by the authorities »
Ignacio Luis Ortega
Spanish Survival School
For example, in case of earthquake, it is estimated that 90 % of survivors are found In those first 72 hours. After that time, rescue possibilities decrease dramatically with every hour that passes ..
A 72 -hour backpack prepared for circumstances
The basic content of a 72 -hour emergency or backpack is well known: Vehicle and homes, food (water, dehydrated and non -perishable food), flashlight, batteries, lighter or matches, multi -purpose razors, radio, cash … However, these elements must adapt to each situation.
«Common sense must prevail. It makes no sense to wear warm clothes if the event occurs in the middle of August, ”Ortega exemplifies.
Tips of a preparationist for a war
In case of a military attack, the options are limited. «If bombs begin to fall, a backpack is worth it. It only remains to pray », admits a preparationist consulted by ABC, which He prefers to stay in anonymity. “Many friends do not know that I dedicate myself to this, but if something happens, I will be more prepared than them,” he says.
He and Ortega coincide in a key advice for those who are in the middle of a bombing: «The first thing is to seek refuge. It can be your home, that of a neighbor, a storage room … The important thing is that it is protected and not visible ». Ortega adds a recommendation, especially useful for urban environments: “Having a subway mouth is very useful”.
In general terms, all experts insist on the same thing: preparation against crisis or catastrophes helps mitigate its consequences, although it does not guarantee success. As Ortega concludes: “Being prepared does not assure you survival, but not being condemns you to failure.” Maybe that is the same premise that the EU handles.
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