The current air raid shelter covers only 45% of the Norwegian population, while in Finland this number reaches 90%, in Denmark 80%, and in Sweden 70%.
The Norwegian government plans to restore the mandatory construction of air-raid shelters in new buildings, which was canceled almost 30 years ago. This provision should be part of the country’s new civil defense plan. Bloomberg reported this on Friday, January 10.
The construction of shelters in new buildings is considered part of a set of measures to increase social stability in crisis situations. A similar initiative emerged against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In 1998, Norway stopped the mandatory construction of air-raid shelters in all new buildings larger than 1,000 square meters. This led to the fact that for 27 years not a single new shelter was built in the country.
According to a government report, the current air raid shelters provide only 45% of Norway’s population, while in Finland the number reaches 90%, in Denmark 80% and in Sweden 70%.
“The world is becoming more and more unpredictable. We must ensure the safety of citizens in the event of the worst-case scenario – war or armed attack. An air-raid shelter is one of the necessary protection measures,” said Norwegian Justice Minister Emilia Enger Mehl.
According to preliminary estimates, additional costs for the repair of shelters will reach more than 2.5 thousand euros (30 thousand Norwegian kroner) per person.
We remind you that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Poland will prepare a list of rules for the evacuation of civilians and national cultural property in case of war.
Source: korrespondent
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