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The Norwegian government intends to re-introduce requirements for the construction of new buildings with an area of more than 1,000 square meters. m to equip shelters in them. This is reported by NRK. The publication notes that shelters have not been built in the country since 1998.
– said the head of the Norwegian Ministry of Emergency Situations, Emily Mel.
As the Norwegian press found out, the government of the country proposes to build two types of shelters. The first should provide protection against weapons of mass destruction, and the second – against conventional weapons.
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It is noteworthy that ordinary citizens will pay for the construction of the relevant facilities. According to calculations, shelters will cost 2.5 thousand euros per person. And this amount is planned to be included in the cost of new apartments.
According to the Norwegian government, currently there are enough shelters in the country to ensure the safety of only 45 percent of the population. While in neighboring countries, this figure is much higher.
For example, in Finland, about 90 percent of the population can take refuge in shelters, in Denmark – 80 percent, and in Sweden – 70 percent of citizens.
We should add that earlier the Swedish government took care of finding additional places for the construction of cemeteries in case of war with Russia.