WARSAW, Poland — The Polish Interior Ministry is in the process of formulating new guidelines focused on the evacuation of civilians and cultural heritage in response to potential natural disasters or military dangers.
The draft proposal is expected to be completed within a three-month timeframe, according to a government announcement made on Thursday.

This initiative arises from a recently enacted bill aimed at enhancing civilian protection, which came into force at the start of the year. The legislation was influenced by recent severe flooding incidents in southern Poland and heightened security concerns tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which is facing an invasion from Russia.

The bill mandates that a minimum of 0.3% of the nation’s annual gross domestic product be allocated to bolster evacuation preparedness.
The forthcoming regulations will outline the responsibilities and collaborative efforts of various civilian security agencies designated to ensure the safe relocation of individuals during emergencies.
Furthermore, the guidelines will also cover the processes involved in the secure evacuation and safeguarding of artistic works and cultural artifacts.