The preparEU Pilot Project explores the potential for a more coordinated and strategic approach to risk awareness and selfpreparedness among the population across the European Union. Launched in February 2024 the project, consisting of Sweden (LEAD), Norway, Spain and Belgium, supports the preparEU flagship initiative for the implementation of the Union Disaster Resilience Goal 2 “Prepare” which focuses on empowering citizens to play an active role in managing different crisis. It also complements the broader work of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), which fosters crossborder cooperation in disaster prevention, preparedness, and response.