OSLO, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Greenland government has issued an emergency preparedness handbook advising households to stock at least five days' worth of basic supplies, including drinking water, food and sanitary products, in preparation for potential crises, local media reported on Wednesday.
Peter Borg, Greenland's minister for fisheries, hunting, agriculture and self-sufficiency, said at a press conference on Wednesday that the handbook recommends each person store three liters of water per day, a five-day supply of food, and essential items such as toilet paper.
The handbook also lists "hunting weapons, ammunition and fishing equipment" among the recommended items. Borg said the suggestion is not intended to "create insecurity," but rather to "strengthen the security of the population."
The move comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland. U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his push for the acquisition of the territory and threatened to impose tariffs on goods from eight European countries opposing his ambition to control it.
Earlier on Wednesday, the European Parliament decided to put on hold approval of the EU-U.S. trade deal reached in July 2025 following U.S. tariff threats.
