What Americans Can Learn As Europe Prepares For War

Civil preparation pamphlets are being distributed in case of war with Russia. They offer an interesting glimpse into post-Cold War prepping.

Wealthy, democratic, first-world countries like Sweden and France are preparing their citizens for war. In pamphlets either already distributed or in the production process, people are urged to stockpile supplies, learn first aid and other skills, and note the locations of nearby shelters and resources. But there’s more. These countries are also issuing warnings about the dangers of disinformation, and urging people to ramp up their digital security measures. Given that our own country is largely responsible for Europe’s newly perilous situation, and that only a “nice ocean,” separates us from the rest of the world’s problems, there’s a lot here that all of us should probably learn too.

Quick article today as I work on larger pieces. One will also center around disasters, preparation, and aid, while another is a deeper look inside the changing relationship between the park service and trans Americans. What does the threat of war have to do with the outdoors? Well, I had the whole “be p…