Published
2026-04-24
Conference Proceedings Volume
Section
Community resilience and public health aspects of crises
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Copyright (c) 2026 Igor Bida, Blaženka Budimir, Ivica Sočković
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Readiness of local self-government units in Croatia to respond to crises
Igor Bida
Civil Protection Directorate
Blaženka Budimir
Civil Protection Directorate
Ivica Sočković
Civil Protection Directorate
Keywords: Civil protection system, Demographic structure, Disaster preparedness
Abstract
The civil protection system represents a fundamental instrument for safeguarding human life, health, and material assets in the event of major disasters. In the context of increasingly pronounced risks and unfavourable demographic trends, analysing its effectiveness and preparedness has become particularly important.
A significant challenge is reflected in the unfavourable demographic structure of the population, characterized by a growing share of the elderly population, as well as an insufficient level of awareness and engagement among the younger population, economic actors, and organizations from various sectors within the civil protection system.
