Emergency Shelter Planning in Germany Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Germany is creating a list of bunkers and emergency shelters for civilians, including underground train stations and car parks, amid rising tensions with Russia. A phone app will be developed to help people locate these shelters quickly.

Key Points

  • Development of a digital directory for bunkers and emergency shelters
  • Concerns about potential Russian aggression leading to the need for emergency shelters
  • Sharp rise in Russian spying and sabotage activities in Germany

Pros

  • Creating a comprehensive list of bunkers and emergency shelters for civilians
  • Encouraging people to create protective shelters in their homes

Cons

  • Decrease in the number of available bunkers compared to previous years