Germany is preparing a national shelter plan against the possible threat of World War III, amidst the shadow of escalating tensions for a long time. Within the scope of this plan, a mobile application will also be developed that will show citizens the distance to the nearest shelter. The Civil Defense Agency and the opposition had previously demanded that shelters be prepared, drawing attention to the risk of war. It is emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s increasing threats against the West were influential in the decision-making process.
The German government plans to create a shelter network in the face of increasing international threats and ongoing wars around the world. Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats of a military attack on the West, plans to prepare a “national shelter” in Germany have been on the agenda. According to the news published in the German-based Bild newspaper, this decision came after the opposition and the Federal Civil Defense Agency (BBK) warned that shelters should be prepared against a possible attack or war risk. MOBILE PHONE APPLICATION TO BE PREPARED According to the newspaper’s news, a mobile application will be developed that will show citizens the distance to the nearest shelter. In addition, the government aims to encourage German citizens to create shelters in their garages and basements. SHELTERS IN METRO STATIONS
In addition, Bild, which wrote that the conversion of some public buildings into shelters is on the agenda, announced that it is currently examining which public buildings can be converted into shelters if necessary. The shelters are also planned to be placed in metro stations.
