Government launches 1.2 billion DKK national preparedness strategy, calls on residents to prepare for crises

The package funds healthcare, water security, telecommunications, municipalities and Greenland. Ministers say stronger coordination is needed, and households should be prepared to manage independently during crises.

Press conference at Eigtved’s Pakhus on total preparedness in Denmark and an emergency package on Friday, 20 February 2026. Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix

Denmark is set to introduce a new national preparedness plan that places more responsibility on citizens, businesses, and authorities to prepare for crises. At a press conference on Friday, Minister for Public Security and Emergency Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen said the government wants to establish a “total preparedness” model to strengthen Denmark’s resilience. “Total preparedness […]


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