Faced with increasing geopolitical tensions and expanding utmost weather phenomena, Poland takes a milestone in the field of civilian security. July 15, 2025 A task was officially launched to revolutionize the civilian protection system. Signing the letter of intent between the State Fire Department and the Ministry of Digital Affairs gave the green light for the construction Central Records of Collective Protection Objects (CEOZO). This is nothing but the first in the past of the country, a full digital evidence of all shelters, hiding places and evacuation locations. This initiative aims to supply Poles with fast and precise access to information on where to search refuge in crisis situations. This task responds to the request to modernise outdated and dispersed civilian protection systems, creating a single central origin of fact about available safety infrastructure.
What precisely is the CEO strategy and how will it work?
System CEO is simply a technologically advanced database that aims to inventory and catalog all objects that can service as a shelter for the civilian population. This is not only about conventional shelters that remember the times of the Cold War, but besides about modern constructions, cellars, underground garages and another hiding places that meet certain safety standards. Each facility entered in the records will have a detailed metric containing key information specified as:
- The exact location.
- Capacity, i.e. the maximum number of people who can take refuge in it.
- Current method condition and the degree of opposition to various threats.
- Available equipment (e.g. ventilation systems, water access, emergency power supply).
The technological foundation of the CEO will be reserved Government Communication strategy (SKR-Z)which is liable for the operation and safety of the NASK State investigation Institute. This guarantees the highest level of data protection against unauthorized access and cyber attacks. In practice, emergency services and emergency staff will be given immediate access to current data at the time of emergency, allowing fast and effective management of evacuation and deployment of the population in safe locations.
What are the risks of the fresh safety system?
The task developers emphasize that the CEO is simply a universal strategy designed to respond to a wide spectrum of threats. Its implementation is intended to importantly increase the level of safety of Poles in the event of various crisis situations. The strategy was prepared to respond to at least 3 major hazard categories. First of all, these are natural disasters, specified as floods, whirlwinds or violent storms, which require fast evacuation from endangered areas. Secondly, the strategy will be crucial for industrial accidents, e.g. chemical or radiological contamination, where the precise indication of safe zones and escape routes is absolutely critical for life and health.
However, the main emphasis is on the 3rd pillar – military threats. In the current geopolitical situation, having a functioning and modern civilian protection strategy is the foundation of the state's resilience. The CEO will let not only effective planning of the deployment of the population in the event of a conflict, but besides coordination of actions at local and central level in real time. As the superbrig said. Józef Galica, Deputy Chief of PSP: "We combine public safety with top-class technology", which is to warrant a leap in the state's readiness for the darkest scenarios.
What does building a CEO mean for an average citizen?
Although in the first phase, access to the CEO strategy will be obtained primarily by public services and administration – yet all municipalities and PSP commands in the country – its creation will bring tangible benefits to all citizen. First of all, no more information chaos and uncertainty in crisis situations. alternatively of looking for information on your own about where to take shelter, residents will receive clear and precise guidelines from the applicable services, based on reliable data from the central register. This means a faster and much more organized evacuation.
In the long term, it is planned to make part of the data available to citizens, possibly through a dedicated mobile application or a dedicated website. This will enable everyone to see where they are nearest verified protective facility And what is its capacity. This is simply a fundamental change that builds a sense of safety and individual awareness. Knowing that a concrete plan exists in case of danger and that a proven refuge is available is invaluable. The CEO task is an investment not only in infrastructure, but above all in the peace and safety of millions of Poles.
A milestone in the digital transformation of safety in Poland
Launching work on the Central Recording of Collective Protection Objects is simply a historical event. For years the civilian protection strategy in Poland was neglected and was based on incomplete, frequently paper records. The CEO introduces crisis management in the 21st century, utilizing the possible of digitization to defend what is most precious – human life. This. The foundation of the future evacuation of the population and the fast consequence system, which puts Poland at the forefront of countries that care about modern safety standards.
This task proves that the state draws lessons from global threats and is actively preparing for future challenges. As its authors emphasize, it is "a milestone in digital safety transformation in Poland". The eventual nonsubjective is to make a coherent and resilient ecosystem where technology straight protects citizens and information becomes the most effective shield in the face of the crisis.
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