Polish government funds TV campaign on emergency preparedness
Poland has faced growing threats from Russia, including acts of sabotage and the entry of missiles and drones into its airspace.
Poland's interior ministry has initiated a TV campaign to educate the public on how to respond to emergency situations like natural disasters and security threats. The initiative coincides with growing threats from Russia, including sabotage and missile/ drone incursions into Polish airspace. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned of potential escalation in the coming weeks and months.
The campaign will air weekend segments on TVP1 and a series of pieces on TVP2's breakfast show, "Pytanie na Śniadanie," with an average audience of 322,000 in August. Topics covered include floods, fires, extreme weather, power outages, chemical contamination, evacuation, cybersecurity, disinformation, and first aid. The ministry's official security handbook, sent to all 17 million Polish households, serves as the content basis.
Ministry spokesperson Karolina Gałecka invited opposition figure Beata Mazurek to attend emergency training sessions. In July, opposition criticized the government for incomplete shelter instructions during a Russian missile attack near the Polish border. Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński warned society must prepare for increased Russian sabotage acts.
A report by the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism found Poland is Russia's primary focus for a growing campaign of sabotage.
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