Slovakia

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Capital: Bratislava
Population: 5.1 million
Language: Slovak

8 regions divided into 51 districts
the Civil Protection Department is an integrated part of the Ministry of Interior which according to legislation is responsible for co-operation and crisis management between ministries and auxiliary organizations (Slovak RC for example), before, during and after a crisis situation
regional and district governors and mayors have local civil protection staff
an operation centre is situated at the Civil Protection Department which may activate local, district or regional crisis staff to co-ordinate and manage relief operations and citizens supply
legislation makes a requirement to create and to update documents and plans for civil protection activities, including supply making for reserve accommodation, meals and evacuation.

Slovak Red Cross

National legislation recognizes the Slovak Red Cross as one of the members of the Central Crisis Headquarters
the Slovak Red Cross has direct contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior and co-operates closely with these bodies.

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Human aspects in civil protection

Informed, Prepared, Together, Resilience

Understanding the principles
Putting the principles into practice
Community-based emergency excercise guide

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