On the occasion of the important day, we discussed a number of key issues confronting the civil protection sector:

• Specifically, today the country is testing for the first time the functioning of the nationwide air raid siren network, and we discussed the fact that today is a big step forward (we are finally going to test it!), but civil protection is not finished with today, there is still a lot to do;;
• The draft law amending the Emergency Act, 635 SE, initiated by the Ministry of the Interior, should be adopted as soon as possible to establish requirements for civil protection in our legal area. This includes requirements for public and private shelters, as well as shelters in new buildings based on their size and preparedness.
• Across Estonia, 15%, with 3% in panel houses (and they are the vulnerable target group we work with in the organisation).

We also discussed the salaries of police officers, rescuers, and emergency services, as they provide daily civil protection for many people. We discussed the need for a pay increase because it is obvious that it must be done! Rescuers do not need to work two jobs to provide a decent living for their families.

Every member of the internal security forces is as important to national defense as the military because they remain behind to assist people in the field. They do it on a daily basis in our cities, towns, villages, and farms, risking their lives in the process. It should not be forgotten that those in the front have loved ones in the back, and they, too, want their loved ones to be safe.

🎙️ You can listen the show in Estonia here.