Information work with Kherson residents: what to do in case of damage to housing due to shelling

 

Damaged windows, roofs, doors, and houses are the consequences of shelling that Kherson residents have to deal with every day. During shelling and immediately afterward, people often act in a state of stress and confusion, not only because of the danger but also due to ignorance and misunderstanding of the correct procedure.

Our Foundation, in cooperation with the Kherson City Military Administration, is conducting information work with Kherson residents on the algorithm of actions in the event of damage to households from shelling.

With the support of with the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) within the Kherson Consortium for Territorial Resource Allocation (ABA), which DRC implements together with Acted and Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) with the support of the Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine (UHF), our Foundation has developed information materials for the population that contain practical recommendations and help residents better navigate their actions after damage to their homes.

Also in the final stages are the procedures for purchasing safety kits, which include a powder fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit with turnstiles, a power bank, an LED flashlight, a rescue whistle, and information booklets. In the near future, we plan to distribute them among condominiums and private sector residents who live in the red zone and have undergone training in fire safety, drone and mine safety, and first aid as part of the project "Reducing risks to the life and health of the population by strengthening the capacity for emergency response in front-line communities of the Kherson region."

Information support and practical tools help residents better prepare for possible emergencies and know how to act in the first hours after shelling. Information received in advance, skills practiced during training, and necessary safety equipment help them act faster, more confidently, and more safely.