Moldovan Authorities Seek to Foster a Culture of Emergency Preparedness Among Citizens

The initiative is part of a government program currently under development. It will be coordinated by the National Crisis Management Centre and aims to strengthen the resilience of households and local communities. The program is expected to be conducted annually. “Why are we doing this? Following the crises of recent years, including the pandemic, the arrival of refugees, the energy crisis and hybrid threats, the state is moving from crisis management towards building a national culture of preparedness, as is customary in Scandinavian countries. “Today, the state is better equipped to manage crises, and public institutions have become better prepared. It is therefore important for citizens and businesses alike to know what to do in the first hours of a crisis, whether it involves public health, energy or another type of emergency,” the government explained. The program will operate on an ongoing basis, with a separate thematic campaign dedicated to it each year. The first edition, entitled “The First 72 Hours”, will launch in November 2026. It will include a family guide, a checklist, a family action plan and an information kit.