Haabersti hosts first crisis preparedness network training
On September 12, the first training session of the KRAKO crisis preparedness network project took place at the Haabersti Leisure Centre, introducing participants to the basics of crisis preparedness and community support. Almost every participant also met at least one person they could work with in a crisis.
Led by the Crisis Research Centre, the pilot project is building a network of local residents in western Tallinn to strengthen community crisis preparedness. Training sessions in Haabersti, Mustamäe and Nõmme aim to improve participants’ personal preparedness as well as their ability to assist others and support their communities and city districts.
“Additional responsibilities assigned to local authorities have not always been matched by sufficient resources. When a crisis strikes, staff shortages directly affect their ability to assist residents. This makes it essential to establish connections with local people who have the skills and willingness to support their communities before a crisis occurs,” said Hannes Nagel, KRAKO Project Lead.
The training covered the principles of crisis preparedness and the state of civil protection in Estonia. It also presented findings from the Crisis Research Centre’s 2024 survey on crisis preparedness in Väike-Õismäe. Participants discussed how local residents’ knowledge and skills could be put to use and what role each person could play in supporting their neighbourhood.
KRAKO participants understand their purpose and expected contribution.
“We are particularly pleased with the connections formed during the training. Our goal is for those who complete the programme to have the basic knowledge and skills needed to assist Tallinn’s network of crisis managers, as well as people they know and can work alongside,” Nagel added.
Two more training sessions will take place in Haabersti — a few places remain in the second group on November 29 and the third group on December 6. If you would like to improve your crisis preparedness and learn how to support your community, we encourage you to register here.
🟠 Further information is available on Tallinn’s crisis prevention page.
The KRAKO project is implemented by the Crisis Research Centre and co-funded by the City of Tallinn, the Tallinn Municipal Police Department and the Crisis Research Centre.
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