Modular shelters draw crowds at Poland’s first civil protection fair

A modular, composite shelter that can be buried on a private plot or under a school playground was among the most popular exhibits at Poland’s first civil protection and civil defence fair in Poznań, western Poland.

At Poland's first civil protection fair in Poznań, a modular shelter that can be buried on private land or under a school playground drew particular attention.

PAP/Jakub Kaczmarczyk

The event brought together crisis management specialists, emergency responders, and local government officials, who discussed how to allocate government funds for civil defence.

Attendees could see a model of a so-called tube shelter, a modular structure that can be expanded and customised.

Each module can accommodate a family of four and, when fully equipped, can operate independently of external conditions, providing up to three days of survival in case of an attack.

🚀Już tylko 3 dni dzielą nas od rozpoczęcia Targów Ochrony Ludności i Obrony Cywilnej #PROTEGA! Hala zaczyna żyć — ...

Opublikowany przez Protega - Targi Ochrony Ludności i Obrony Cywilnej Piątek, 21 listopada 2025

The fair comes after the Polish government adopted a civil protection and civil defence programme in May 2025.

Civil Protection and Civil Defence Fair "Protega 2025" in Poznań, western Poland, 25 November 2025 (photo: PAP/Jakub Kaczmarczyk)

By the end of the year, local authorities across the country are expected to receive up to 5 billion PLN (approx. 1.184 billion EUR) in funding under the initiative.

Atendees at the fair could find anything that might prove useful for surviving (photo: PAP/Jakub Kaczmarczyk)

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Source: Protega 2025/IAR