EXISTING THREATS IN THE CIVIL SECURITY CONTEXT AND MEASURES TO REDUCE THEIR IMPACTS

Authors

  • М. Moroz Харківський національний університет міського господарства імені О.М. Бекетова
  • Е. Mykhailova Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics
  • В. Harmash Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport
  • V. Barbachyn O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2023-4-178-262-268

Keywords:

civil security, emergency, danger, protection, military operations

Abstract

The article deals with civil security ensuring problem in Ukraine. The problem urgency of the population and territories protecting from emergency situations is due to a significant number of natural and man-made accidents and disasters, social upheavals that lead to numerous victims and substantial economic losses, as well as the presence of threats and military conflicts on our country's territory. A general description of various types of emergency situations is provided. It was determined that the leading causes of emergency situations are accidents and disasters at industrial facilities and transport, natural disasters, diseases and injuries among people, agricultural animals and plants, armed conflicts and other social and political nature factors. The authors analyzed the civil security current state in the Ukraine territory. Statistical data on dead and injured numbers as a result of emergency situations by nature of origin (man-made, natural, social, military) and level of spread (state, regional, local, facility) are presented. It is noted that 66 emergency situations were registered during the past year, as a result of which 7 thousand 4 people died and 11 thousand 72 people were injured. Special attention is paid to emergency situations of a military nature of the state level. It was established that the primary efforts of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine units for the past year were focused on eliminating the consequences of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and providing assistance to the population. The need to improve measures to ensure civil safety and prompt response to emergency situations and events was emphasized. It was concluded that the effective prevention and emergency situations consequences liquidation requires the concentration of efforts of the entire state, the organization of various management bodies, forces and means interaction, and in general, the formation and implementation of state policy in this field.

Author Biographies

М. Moroz, Харківський національний університет міського господарства імені О.М. Бекетова

PhD (Engin.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Occupational and Life Safety

Е. Mykhailova, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics

PhD (Engin.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Healthy Lifestyle and Life Safety

В. Harmash, Ukrainian State University of Railway Transport

PhD (Engin.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection

V. Barbachyn, O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv

PhD (Engin.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Occupational and Life Safety

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Published

2023-09-04

How to Cite

Moroz М., Mykhailova Е., Harmash В., & Barbachyn, V. (2023). EXISTING THREATS IN THE CIVIL SECURITY CONTEXT AND MEASURES TO REDUCE THEIR IMPACTS. Municipal Economy of Cities, 4(178), 262–268. https://doi.org/10.33042/2522-1809-2023-4-178-262-268