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Finland, Estonia, and Sweden have revived Cold War–era practices by publishing civil defence guides explaining how to respond during crises, power outages, or evacuations. Sweden even mailed updated “If Crisis or War Comes” brochures to every household in 2025.
Search data reflects rising concern. In countries closest to Russia, online searches such as “where is my nearest shelter?” and “what to pack for evacuation?” have surged—particularly in 2025.
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