The ministry said the kits should be packed in advance and kept ready to take at a moment’s notice if authorities issue an alert or if circumstances force people to leave immediately.
The guidance places water and basic health needs first.
Officials recommend bottled water along with purification filters or tablets, a stocked first-aid kit, and personal medications.
A well-equipped kit should include latex gloves, a thermal blanket for each family member, sterile dressings, single-use disinfecting wipes, saline ampules, a rescue breathing mask, scissors, assorted plasters, a bandage, a triangular sling, adhesive tape, and a tourniquet.
Over-the-counter painkillers, anti-diarrheal medicine, and anti-allergy tablets are also advised.
Hygiene supplies are listed as essential.
The ministry points to soap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a small shampoo, sunscreen, cold-weather skin cream, sanitary pads or tampons, tissues, and a quick-dry towel.
Documents and money should be protected from moisture and duplicated.
The guide calls for identity papers, property records and land registry extracts, key medical information, proof of insurance, birth, marriage and death certificates, and statements on pensions and income.
Digital scans should be saved to a USB drive, and families are urged to keep cash in mixed denominations, both banknotes and coins.
For tools and communications, the ministry recommends a flashlight, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, a pocket knife or multitool, a lighter and matches, and a compass.
A charged mobile phone should be packed with a power bank, charger, the right cables, and spare batteries where applicable.
As a backup, simple walkie-talkies can provide short-range contact when networks are down.
Food, clothing, and basic protection complete the kit. Ready-to-eat, high-calorie items such as energy bars and dried fruit are suggested.
Each person should pack season-appropriate clothing and rainwear.
A bandana, scarf, or simple dust mask can help protect the airways in smoke-filled conditions. A sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, a topographic map and sturdy trash bags are also recommended.
The guide adds a human touch to the checklist, encouraging people to include one meaningful personal item, such as a family photo or small keepsake, to help with morale during stressful periods.
The ministry’s 54-page electronic "Safety Guide" explains Poland’s system of alarm signals and public warnings, outlines the country’s “universal duty to defend the homeland,” and describes the roles of authorities and civilians during crises.
It also provides basic first-aid instructions, advice for specific hazards such as fires, floods and air attacks, and a list of emergency phone numbers.
(rt/gs)
Source: PAP, gov.pl/gov.pl