Vavreniuk S. 

octor of Public Administration, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Organization and Conduct of Emergency Rescue Operations, National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-6396-9906

Chernysh R.

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Organization and Conduct of Emergency and Rescue Operations National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0002-6245-0707

Grygorian M.

Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Organization and Conduct of Emergency Rescue Operations, National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine
ORCID: 0000-0003-0359-5735

FUNCTIONS OF STATE AUTHORITIES IN RESPONDING TO AND ELIMINATING THE CONSEQUENCES OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

DOI: 10.52363/passa-2025.2-18

Abstract

The article examines the functions of Ukrainian state authorities in responding to and eliminating the consequences of various types of emergencies. It analyzes the legislative framework, the main powers of central and local authorities, and the role of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES). It identifies problems and areas for improvement in the system of public administration in the field of civil protection.

The mechanisms of interaction between state authorities in crisis situations, their coordinating and managerial role, as well as the specifics of their activities during emergency rescue and recovery operations are analyzed.

The results of the study can be used in the formation of state policy in the field of civil protection, the training of specialists in life safety, as well as in the practical activities of executive authorities and emergency rescue services.

Keywords: emergency situation, state authorities, civil protection, State Emergency Service of Ukraine, elimination of consequences, public administration, interagency interaction.

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