Małopolska schools to receive emergency evacuation backpacks

Over 540 public secondary schools in the Małopolska region of Poland will be equipped with emergency evacuation backpacks. The kits, which include items such as rechargeable radios, compasses, headlamps, first aid kits, entrenching tools, and storm matches, were presented by Małopolska Voivode Krzysztof Jan Klęczar.

The initiative is funded through the Population Protection and Civil Defense Program, which has allocated nearly 415 million PLN to Małopolska this year for infrastructure, logistics, equipment, and education.

Emergency services emphasize that these kits are intended to provide survival capabilities for up to three days during unpredictable situations. Experts suggest that individuals can also prepare their own affordable kits by utilizing existing household items like flashlights, batteries, and power banks, supplemented by essentials such as water, hygiene products, and copies of important documents.