Zuid-Limburg launches emergency preparedness campaign: How to stay safe for 72 hours
Residents of Zuid-Limburg are urged to prepare for emergencies like power outages or water shortages. A new campaign provides simple steps to ensure safety for 72 hours, helping families and easing pressure on emergency services during crises.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Stay safe for 72 hours |
| Region | Zuid-Limburg (16 municipalities, including Meerssen) |
| National Alignment | Part of the "Think Ahead" campaign |
| Emergency Kit Essentials | Water, non-perishable food, lighting, power bank, first aid kit, cash |
| Emergency Plan | Agree on actions, storage, communication, and meeting points at home |
| App | Zuidlimburgveilig app (offline access, incident notifications) |
| Websites | Zuidlimburgveilig.nl, Denkvooruit.nl |
The Zuid-Limburg Safety Region and local municipalities are responsible for public safety and emergency preparedness in the region. Their role includes educating residents on how to handle crises, ensuring community resilience, and coordinating responses during large-scale incidents.
Openrijk is free and ad-free
Do you value our work? Help us stay online with a small contribution.
Read the full translated article below
Municipality of Meerssen | Stay safe for 72 hours during emergencies
News item Stay safe for 72 hours during emergencies
What do you do if the power goes out for three days or there is no drinking water? The Zuid-Limburg Safety Region and the sixteen municipalities in Zuid-Limburg, including the Municipality of Meerssen, are launching the "Stay safe for 72 hours" campaign. The campaign aligns with the national "Think Ahead" campaign. Goal: to help residents prepare properly for emergency situations.
Why prepare?
Due to climate change, pressure on the power grid, and international tensions, prolonged outages of essential services may occur more frequently. In such situations, emergency services will first focus on life-threatening situations. If you can take care of yourself for 72 hours, you not only help your own family but also free up resources to assist the most vulnerable.
Three simple steps
- Prepare an emergency kit. Ensure you have water, non-perishable food, lighting, a charged power bank, a first aid kit, cash, warm blankets, and copies of important documents.
- Create an emergency plan. Agree at home on what to do, where items are stored, how to stay in touch, and where to meet.
- Talk about it. Discuss your plan with neighbours, family, and friends. Together, you are stronger.
Download the Zuidlimburgveilig app
The free Zuidlimburgveilig app provides immediate notifications and advice during incidents, such as fires or smoke development. The app also includes tips for emergency situations, including the "Stay safe for 72 hours" page and the "What to do in case of..." pages. This information remains available offline once you have downloaded the app, even if the power or mobile network fails. Download the app now and set your notifications.
More information
Visit the municipal website or Zuidlimburgveilig.nl. The national website Denkvooruit.nl also provides information and practical checklists.