More than 650 people across Lithuania took part in practical training sessions organised as part of the Green Tribune campaign Ready for Anything, aimed at strengthening community preparedness for emergencies and energy resilience. The training sessions, held in ten communities across the country, showed that while people have considerable knowledge about crisis preparedness, practical action is often still lacking.
Data collected during the campaign revealed that only slightly more than half of participants have a clear family emergency plan, around 60% have sufficient water supplies for each family member, and only 37% have packed an emergency go-bag.
Recent months have repeatedly highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness in Lithuania. In April, tens of thousands of households were left without electricity due to power outages, while air raid alerts were issued in several cities in May. The Ready for Anything campaign helped people prepare for exactly these kinds of unexpected situations.
From May 20 to June 20, ten communities across Lithuania took part in training sessions with civil protection experts, learning how to manage independently for at least 72 hours: how to prepare a family emergency plan, pack an emergency go-bag, stock essential supplies, prepare for power outages and strengthen household energy resilience.
More than 650 people registered for the training sessions in Alytus, Šakiai, Šilalė District, Telšiai, Raseiniai and Raseiniai District, Ignalina, Panevėžys District, Jurbarkas District and Varėna.
“Basketball in Lithuania has always been more than a sport – it is a community that knows how to come together, trust one another and act as a team. These are precisely the qualities that matter most in times of crisis. Seeing how actively people engaged in the training sessions once again showed us that our basketball community is aware, responsible and ready to contribute to a safer society. If we learn to work together on the court towards a common goal, we must also be prepared to face unexpected challenges together in everyday life,” says Ignas Vyšniauskas, Marketing Director of BC Žalgiris.
Knowledge is there, but practical preparedness is lacking
Data from an interactive test developed specifically for the campaign revealed that most respondents have a general understanding of emergency preparedness but have yet to take concrete practical steps. For example, 97% of those who completed the test know what should be included in an emergency go-bag, yet only 37% have actually packed one.
Only 28% of respondents are considering purchasing and installing independent energy supply solutions at home. Around 40% do not have sufficient water supplies – six litres for each person.
Slightly more than half of those who completed the test already have a clear family emergency plan, while 20% have not even considered creating one.
“When we launched this initiative, we wanted to understand whether sport could help us reach the public and create dialogue around energy, civil resistance and environmental issues. The strong level of engagement showed that initiatives of this kind are both needed and welcomed. The survey results revealed that people care about their own safety and that of their loved ones, but crisis preparedness often remains theoretical. We believe that a resilient society begins with small but meaningful steps in everyday life – a family emergency plan, water supplies or an emergency go-bag, all of which can make a significant difference in a crisis,” says Teresė Škutaitė, Director of Baltijos Lizdas.
The campaign is ending, but preparedness continues
One randomly selected training participant will receive a unique prize – an opportunity to meet the basketball team and watch the season-opening game from a VIP box at Žalgiris Arena. Another prize is a Tukas EV green energy home battery generator, capable of providing electricity even in the event of a grid outage.
On June 20, the Ready for Anything campaign will conclude with the nighttime Green Tribune 3×3 basketball tournament, organised together with the Night Basketball initiative.
However, preparedness will continue beyond the campaign itself. Following the training sessions, 88% of participants said they felt better prepared for crises, 91% had a better understanding of how to create a family emergency plan, and 92% learned how independent electricity solutions can help them prepare for unexpected grid outages. Many participants therefore not only gained essential knowledge but also intend to continue strengthening their preparedness independently, while 32% plan to explore the possibility of purchasing an independent electricity source for their homes.
