Poland drafts plans for evacuation of civilians in case of war and natural disaster – AP
Pravda Ukraine
Poland’s Ministry of the Interior and Administration is currently working on regulations for evacuating civilians and national cultural property in the event of a natural disaster or military threat.
Source: AP; European Pravda
Details: The draft should be ready within three months, a Polish government communiqué says.
This effort originates from the civilian protection law, which went into effect on 1 January in response to recent floods in southern Poland and Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The draft bill, which must be approved by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s cabinet, calls for at least 0.3% of the annual gross national product to be set aside for evacuation preparedness.
The new regulations should define the responsibilities and coordination of the various civil security services that will be involved in moving people to safety.
They should also provide recommendations for safe evacuation and protection of works of art.
Background: In mid-September 2024, a number of districts in southwestern Poland were affected by catastrophic flooding.
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