Did you know that the Norwegian authorities recommend that as many people as possible be prepared to be self-sustained for one week? That includes our residents whose first language isn’t Norwegian. This is because, in a crisis situation, municipalities and emergency agencies will have to prioritise those who cannot manage without help. If more of us can look after ourselves and our immediate families, Norway’s overall defences will be strengthened, i.e., the sum of public resources for preventing and managing crises and war.

In connection with this, The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has made a pamphlet on self-preparedness in 32 different languages.

The pamphlet has general information about what to do in an emergency and what you should have in your home. It gives advice and tips on how to store water, what to do in the event of a power outage during winter, examples of foodstuffs with a long shelf life, and a very helpful self-preparedness checklist — just to name a few things.

You can find the pamphlet in your language by following the link below.

https://www.dsb.no/en/Safe-everyday-life/Self-preparedness/Self-preparedness-in-several-languages/