Scandinavia braces for war

SURVIVAL TOOLKIT | Guidelines include dealing with anxiety, power cuts, communication outages, growing edible foodstuff, and preservation of meds

Sweden and Finland have begun preparing their citizens for war by updating their respective guidelines in the face of escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while NATO allies prepare to bolster defensive measures.

According to CNN, booklets distributed to millions of households in the Nordic nations include instructions on how to prepare for the effects of military conflicts, communications outages and power cuts, as well as extreme weather events.

From stockpiling bottled water and sanitary products, to growing edible foodstuffs at home, government authorities offered tips on how residents could sustain themselves in the event of war. The brochures also include advice for parents and caregivers, instructing people to preserve nappies, medication and baby food.