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Awareness and preparedness of the people of Estonia in coping with internal security crises

03 July 2024

Studies

RiTo No. 49, 2024

  • Indrek Paadik

    Indrek Paadik

    Internal Security Institute of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences

The Master’s thesis ‘The Awareness and Preparedness of the People of Estonia in Coping with Long Term Crises Relating to Internal Security’ examines the preparedness and the level of knowledge of the Estonian population in regard to various crises connected with internal security.

A quantitative study was performed for the Master’s thesis, using a questionnaire survey as the data collection method. People of different age groups from all over Estonia participated in the survey. The results show that although the majority of people are aware of potential crises and possible coping strategies, many are insufficiently prepared or have not been given sufficient information for overcoming crises.

The proposals made on the basis of the thesis focus on more effective providing of information, strengthening education programmes, improving community cooperation and involving volunteers in crisis communication. The aim is to increase society’s overall capability to cope with different crisis situations and to ensure the resilience of critical infrastructure and essential services during long-term crises.

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