Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Germany Draws Up List of Bunkers amid Russia Tensions

THE GUARDIAN: App planned for public to find emergency shelter in places including underground train stations and car parks

Germany is drawing up a list of bunkers that could provide emergency shelter for civilians, the interior ministry has said, at a time of rising tensions with Russia.

The list would include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties, a ministry spokesperson said.

A digital directory of bunkers and emergency shelters will be drawn up so people can find them quickly using a planned phone app. People would also be encouraged to create protective shelters in their homes by converting basements and garages, the spokesperson told a press briefing. » | Agence France-Presse in Berlin | Monday, November 25, 2024