Germany is looking at different ways to protect its populationwhile the Russian president does not rule out striking countries whose weapons are used by Ukraine. On November 25, authorities announced that they were in the process of list the bunkers and shelters where the population could find refuge in the event of an attack. For the moment, we are far from the goal.
Not enough shelter for the entire population
For its 83 million inhabitants, Germany has 579 bunkers, most dating from World War II and the Cold War era. Theoretically, they can accommodate 480,000 people. But most are no longer in good condition indicates the BKKBundesamt von Bevölkerungsschutz un Katastrophenhilfe. Since 2007, these buildings have no longer been maintained. Some were even sold. The decision was taken when the threat of war in Europe seemed to have passed.
The authorities are therefore looking for another solution to protect the population in the event of an attack.
The objective is to reassure. A spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior explains that an inventory has been launched to identify all buildings, including private properties, which could be used as shelters. Cellars, garages, metro stations. German authorities want to establish a digital directory of available bunkers, so that residents can quickly find them on their mobile phones. While emphasizing that it will take a little time and encouraging individuals to create shelters at home. They are invited to arrange their cellar or garage.
In Switzerland everything is already ready
Among our other neighbors, in Switzerland, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Population has update on the subject at the beginning of November. He emphasizes that the population is covered more than 100%. 370,000 public and private shelters offer 9 million protected places. The places are managed by the cantons and municipalities
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