This thesis examines how national preparedness brochures from Sweden, Norway and Finland construct security narratives aimed at citizens. Through a comparative narrative analysis, the study explores how responsibility for crisis preparedness is communicated and how states use govermentality to shape civic behaviour. Drawing on Foucault´s concept of govermentality and the notions of resilience and responsibilisation, the findings reveal clear differences. Sweden emphasizes individual responsibility, Norway promotes shared responsibility, and Finland integrates preparedness into a collective security model. The study highlights how indirect governance through narratives reflects broader strategies for civil defence and societal resilience.