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Important information to all residents of Sweden – In case of crisis or war [pdf]

by sndean on 11/19/24, 10:41 PM with 36 comments

  • by sva_ on 11/20/24, 12:01 AM

    I suppose it is an updated pamphlet, but this call for preparedness is not new in Sweden: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17121110

  • by jhbadger on 11/20/24, 12:41 AM

    I think it was interesting that the brochure is apparently available in English, Swedish and something called "Easy Swedish". I'm not sure exactly what this is and a brief Googling didn't help, but I'm imagining something like "Basic English", that is a simplified version of the language designed to be easy to read for people learning the language.

  • by iandanforth on 11/20/24, 12:25 AM

    Total defense duty is pretty hard core. 16-70 obligatory service in time of war.

  • by midnightmonster on 11/20/24, 12:20 AM

    Remarkably clear, straightforward, and useful material.

  • by jerlam on 11/20/24, 12:03 AM

  • by gorgoiler on 11/20/24, 12:34 AM

    I like how the section on finding shelter tells you things you can do rather than things you shouldn’t do.

    Instead of “take shelter indoors” they say “if you’re outside, hide in a ditch” and then further down talk about progressively better options for taking shelter should any of the above not apply. It feels positive, practical, and deliberate.

    Also, ahem, the use of a sans-serif face for sidebars mixed with serif body text really heightens the sense of imminent global catastrophe!

  • by pyuser583 on 11/20/24, 4:30 AM

    I’m a bit miffed about the part about pets. It should mentioned that during prolonged crises, cats and dogs go from companions to workers.

    Cats are really good at preventing vermin. Dogs have a million uses, including search and rescue.

    Cats and dog literally evolved to serve us in these capacities.

    At the same time, people to dumb things for their pets.

  • by alfhj on 11/20/24, 1:01 AM

    I wonder if there is one single book/pdf that has consolidated all vital information needed in such scenarios. i.e. if you were to be stranded on a deserted island and could have one book, which book would that be?

  • by itake on 11/20/24, 12:26 AM

    Many of the comments mention supplies for 1 week.

    I wonder how they got that number. Shouldn't preparedness depend on your location? city vs countryside? port city vs inland?

  • by PittleyDunkin on 11/20/24, 12:22 AM

    How do you figure out whether the country is actually at crisis or at war?