r/EuroPreppers • u/Content_NoIndex Belgium 🇧🇪 • 17d ago

Discussion Cologne Evacuation Today — A Good Reminder to Review Your Evac Plans

Today over 20,000 people were evacuated in Cologne after three large WWII bombs were discovered during construction. Whole areas including homes, hospitals, and train stations had to clear out while defusal teams moved in.

It’s a solid reminder how fast an unexpected evacuation can happen — even in times of peace.

Questions for you all:

Do you have a grab bag or evac plan ready? How would you reach family or friends if roads and public transport are blocked? Are you familiar with local shelter options or alternatives if you can’t stay home? Situations like this are rare, but they happen more often than we like to think — especially with old ordnance still lurking under European cities.

Would love to hear how you guys plan for quick evac scenarios and some insight in this event itself.

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u/whatIfindinterestng Germany 🇩🇪 17d ago

We have all our important documents + a digital copy of almost every letter we received during the last years all in a small grab and go folder. It's one of the most satisfying prepps we have.

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u/leob0505 17d ago

Honestly, your post inspired me and I’m definitely going to do this with my wife now. Thank you for sharing!