The government will launch a campaign in November to prepare citizens for “the first 72 hours of an emergency.” The announcement was made by Serghei Diaconu, director of the National Crisis Management Centre, on October 9 at the Moldova Security Forum in Chisinau.
“This November, we will launch a preparedness campaign for the first 72 hours following an emergency, because this period is essential for stabilizing infrastructure,” Diaconu said.
According to the official, the campaign is part of a three-year national program that “will equip households with protocols.” Private companies, the media and volunteer networks will also be involved.
Diaconu explained why the focus is shifting toward the public.
“When households face these problems, emergency services need to focus on life-saving priorities. This does not mean that we are undermining institutions. It is something that makes both society and the state stronger together. Resilience is not defined by the absence of crises, but by the ability to anticipate risks, absorb shocks, maintain services and recover quickly,” the head of the National Crisis Management Centre said.
He also noted that in the event of large-scale disruptions, “the central government can no longer respond on its own.” This makes the involvement of local authorities, private operators and service providers essential.
The Moldova Security Forum 2026 is bringing together Moldovan and foreign officials in Chisinau on October 8 and 9.
The event can be watched live on RLIVE.MD or Realitatea TV. The full event agenda is available online.