I suppose it is an updated pamphlet, but this call for preparedness is not new in Sweden: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17121110">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17121110</a>
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.
I like how the section on finding shelter tells you things you <i>can</i> do rather than things you shouldn’t do.<p>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.<p>Also, ahem, the use of a sans-serif face for sidebars mixed with serif body text really heightens the sense of imminent global catastrophe!
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.<p>Cats are really good at preventing vermin. Dogs have a million uses, including search and rescue.<p>Cats and dog literally evolved to serve us in these capacities.<p>At the same time, people to dumb things for their pets.
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?
Many of the comments mention supplies for 1 week.<p>I wonder how they got that number. Shouldn't preparedness depend on your location? city vs countryside? port city vs inland?