MES stands for Ministry of Emergency Situations. For fifteen years of work, the specialists of the state department have achieved good results, which are important for the country.
The history of the creation of the Ministry begins in 1990 (December 27), when a decree was adopted on the establishment of this structure. 5 years later, by the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, this day was declared the Day of the Rescuer. In 1994, the Civil Defense Museum was transformed into the Central Museum of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters. It collects, studies, stores and restores historical monuments.
The main tasks of rescuers are to protect the population from various emergencies (natural disasters, fires, terrorist operations, man-made situations) and their possible prevention in the future. In other words, the EMERCOM of Russia is obliged not only to eliminate the consequences of emergencies on an emergency basis, but also to develop projects for civil defense.
The central apparatus of the EMERCOM of Russia consists of the chief minister, his deputies, the chief military expert, the chief inspector for fire supervision, departments and directorates.
Psychodiagnostic support is of great importance in the work of the Ministry, without which it is quite difficult to help people in emergencies. Teams of specialists in the field of psychology make visits to the places of tragic incidents, and since 2006 a round-the-clock telephone line has appeared. Operators at any time of the day or night provide psychological assistance and inform the population about the rules of behavior in emergency situations.
The long-term task of the Ministry is to constantly improve the system in order to reduce the negative consequences to a minimum. The concept of psychological support based on the principles of integrity and full coverage of events is also being developed.
