Greenland Issues Crisis Preparedness Guide Amid Ongoing U.S. Interest in Territory

Greenland’s authorities have released a new public advisory brochure providing residents with practical recommendations for handling potential crises, as U.S. President Donald Trump persists in his pursuit to bring the Arctic territory under American control.

The booklet, distributed on Wednesday and titled “Prepared for Crises — Be Self-Sufficient for Five Days,” advises citizens to maintain essential supplies to sustain themselves independently for at least five days. Recommendations include storing adequate food and water—specifically three litres of water per person daily—toilet paper, a battery-powered radio, as well as hunting weapons, ammunition, and fishing gear.

Self-Sufficiency Minister Peter Borg described the document during a press conference in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, as “an insurance policy.” He emphasized, “We don’t expect to have to use it.”

Officials noted that preparation of the guide began last year, initially prompted by recurring power outages of different lengths across the island. However, its timing coincides with heightened tensions stemming from repeated statements by President Trump asserting U.S. strategic interest in acquiring Greenland to address Russian and Chinese activities in the Arctic and promote broader stability.

Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, reiterated his call for “immediate negotiations” to gain control of the territory while explicitly stating he would not resort to military force. “I won’t use force” to take the island, he declared.

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Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen commented on Tuesday that a military operation against the territory appeared “unlikely,” yet stressed the need for readiness in all scenarios.

The island’s roughly 57,000 inhabitants, about 90 percent of whom are indigenous Inuit, maintain strong traditions of hunting and fishing as core elements of daily life and subsistence.

Public sentiment in Greenland remains firmly opposed to any transfer to the United States. A poll from January 2025 indicated that 85 percent of residents reject the idea, with only 6 percent expressing support.

The brochure represents a proactive step by Greenland’s government, an autonomous territory under Denmark, to bolster community resilience amid external pressures. It underscores self-reliance in a remote region where harsh conditions can quickly disrupt normal supply chains.