Key facts
- Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications has published an emergency guide for residents of Russian-occupied Crimea.
- The guide, 'Dovidka.Crimea,' provides advice on preparing for emergencies and potential fighting during de-occupation.
- Recommendations include preparing water, food, medicine, cash, documents, and an emergency bag.
- It advises families to establish meeting points, communication plans, and carry written contact lists.
- Guidance is also given on information security, disabling biometric locks on devices when crossing checkpoints, and prioritizing official Ukrainian information sources.
Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications has released an emergency guide, "Dovidka.Crimea," aimed at residents living in Russian-occupied Crimea. The brochure, available in Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar, offers advice on how to prepare for emergencies and potential fighting associated with the eventual de-occupation of the peninsula.
Compiled with input from Ukrainian state agencies, emergency services, civil society groups, and experts, the guide emphasizes that "People's lives and safety are Ukraine's highest value." It warns that military operations will increase risks for civilians and that advance preparation is crucial for protection.
The guide recommends that families establish contingency plans, including agreeing on meeting points, routes, and general actions in case of separation during an emergency. It also suggests deciding on communication methods during outages and ensuring everyone carries a written list of important telephone numbers.
Residents are advised to prepare essential supplies such as water, nonperishable food, medicine, cash, copies of important documents, power banks, flashlights, and warm clothing, all packed in an emergency bag. The brochure also addresses topics like shelters, evacuation procedures, mine safety, water purification, information security, and how to handle questioning by Russian authorities.