Сreation of mobile volunteer groups for the elimination the consequences of natural and man-made emergencies in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

Purpose. Study of the relevance and problems of creating mobile groups of volunteers to eliminate the consequences of natural and man-made emergencies in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Methods. Pilot project «Formation of mobile group of volunteers on the basis of the Department of Emergency Situations of Kostanay region» (hereinafter – pilot project); theoretical (synthesis and analysis); historical and comparative methods of analysis; analysis of basic statistical indicators (%) with visualization of frequency distribution of quantitative data in the form of statistical diagrams.

Findings. The results of the pilot project showed that volunteers who were prepared under the training programme for professional emergency services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan expressed an active interest in training. The analysis of the normative legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of volunteer activities showed that volunteers are involved in the elimination of the consequences of emergencies, but are not allowed to enter the emergency zone. Thus, the legal status of volunteers in emergency situations is a problem area that needs to be regulated.

Application field of research. Developing a training programme for mobile volunteer groups to eliminate the consequences of natural and man-made emergencies in the Republic of Kazakhstan, regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the creation of mobile volunteer groups in the field of prevention and elimination of consequences of natural and man-made emergencies, as well as the creation of mobile volunteer groups throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.