As part of its national civil protection and civil defense program, Poland continues to strengthen its emergency preparedness system. A modern warehouse designed to store resources in case of war, natural disasters, or other crises was recently opened in the center of Ostrów Wielkopolski.
The facility, built in historic underground tunnels dating back around 70 years, will serve several functions: as a shelter for the population, a storage facility, a logistics center, and even a crisis management headquarters. It is designed to store food, water, protective equipment, medicines, and other necessary supplies.
This is not an isolated case — similar facilities are opening across the country. For example, central warehouses with stocks of camp beds, dry rations, personal protective equipment, and equipment for survival in the event of a disaster or armed conflict are already operating in Gdynia and Kalisz. In 2025, it is planned to commission another 25 such warehouses throughout Poland.
The initiatives are linked to a new version of the law on civil protection and civil defense, which tightens requirements for preparedness at all levels, from local authorities to the central government. The authorities emphasize that these measures are aimed at increasing society’s resilience to hybrid threats, including possible conflict.
At the same time, the government is distributing a “Safety Guide” to the population — a brochure with recommendations on how to prepare for crises, including three days’ worth of supplies and what to do in the event of an air raid or power outage.
Experts note that these steps reflect growing security concerns amid geopolitical tensions in the region. Poland continues to invest in civil defense, allocating significant funds to modernize shelters and warning systems.