London, UK / Gdańsk, Poland
The City of Gdańsk has officially presented its new civil defense and crisis response
warehouse, designed to strengthen municipal preparedness in the event of natural
disasters, infrastructure disruptions, or other emergency situations.
The modern facility, showcased publicly in February 2026, forms part of Gdańsk’s
broader strategy to enhance resilience and ensure rapid response capabilities for its
residents. The warehouse includes critical emergency supplies, logistics equipment, and
long-term food solutions — including ReadyWise freeze-dried emergency meals supplied
by its official Polish reseller.
The facility is structured to allow immediate deployment of aid during crises such as
flooding, extended power outages, severe winter events, or large-scale evacuations. By
pre-positioning essential supplies within the city, authorities significantly reduce response
times and strengthen local operational independence in the crucial first 72 hours of an
emergency.
“Preparedness at the municipal level is fundamental to public safety,” said a
representative of the City of Gdańsk during the presentation of the warehouse. “This
investment ensures that we are equipped to support residents quickly and effectively in
crisis situations.”
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ReadyWise emergency food solutions stored in the facility provide long-term, ready-to-
prepare meals with a shelf life of up to 25 years. Designed for both institutional and
household preparedness, the products require only water for preparation and are
optimized for long-term storage without refrigeration.
Kim Berknov, Director of ReadyWise UK, commented: “We are proud to see ReadyWise
products included in the City of Gdańsk’s civil defense infrastructure. Municipal
preparedness is an essential pillar of modern resilience. When cities take proactive steps
to secure food availability during crises, they strengthen not only operational capability
but public confidence.”
Marian Zieliński, CEO of ABC Koncept Sp. z o.o., the official ReadyWise reseller in
Poland and supplier to the City of Gdańsk, added: “We are honoured to support the City
of Gdańsk in strengthening its crisis preparedness framework. Reliable long-term food
storage is a key component of civil protection strategy. By integrating ReadyWise
emergency meals into municipal reserves, Gdańsk demonstrates forward-thinking
leadership in resilience planning — ensuring that citizens can be supported quickly and
effectively in emergency scenarios.”
The new warehouse underscores a growing trend across Poland and Europe: cities and
regional authorities are investing in structured preparedness frameworks that complement
national security systems. By combining logistics readiness, emergency planning, and
reliable long-term food storage, municipalities can enhance both resilience and social
stability.
The initiative also reflects increasing public awareness of preparedness as a shared
responsibility between institutions and citizens — ensuring that communities are
equipped to manage unforeseen disruptions effectively and calmly.
For more information, visit www.readywise.co.uk/pl and www.megazapas.pl.
Media Contacts
Kim Berknov — info@readywise.co.uk
Marian Zieliński — info@abckoncept.pl
About ReadyWise
ReadyWise is a global leader in emergency food solutions, with global hubs in London,
UK and Salt Lake City, US. The company produces high-quality, great-tasting freeze-
dried meals with a shelf life of up to 25 years — ideal for everyday convenience, outdoor
adventures, and emergency readiness. Learn more at readywise.co.uk.
About ABC Koncept Sp. z o.o.
ABC Koncept Sp. z o.o. is an authorised ReadyWise UK eCommerce and B2B reseller in
Poland, dedicated to strengthening resilience for households, businesses, institutions, and
NGOs. Its mission is to make preparedness accessible and structured across the Polish
market. Learn more at megazapas.pl.