According to Euronews and other sources on the 21st, the central bank said on the same day that adults should have 70 euros in cash per person and 30 euros per child in preparation for computer network paralysis.
“In situations such as power outages, banking system disruptions, and Wi-Fi outages, we cannot pay the way we always do, but cash is almost always available,” the central bank said. “It is due to cyberattacks that can increase geopolitical tensions and cause difficulties in the payment system.”
He then recommended that adults and children be prepared at all times, €70 and €30 in cash, respectively, because it is enough to cover 72 hours in an emergency, or three days’ worth of drinking water, food, medicine, and transportation.
In addition, the central bank advised that in case card payment is not possible in addition to holding cash, a debit card should be carried and contactless payment methods through smartphones and smartwatches should be made available in advance.
Earlier last month, large-scale blackouts in Spain and Portugal halted card payments and broke down ATMs, causing inconvenience to numerous people.
Meanwhile, in March, the European Commission, an EU administration, recommended that all member states have a “survival kit” that is self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in the worst circumstances, according to their own circumstances.
EJ SONG
US ASIA JOURNAL
