What are the legal aspects related to compensation for damages from natural ...?

Issues related to compensation for damages and liquidation of the consequences of emergency situations are resolved by state and local self-government bodies. At the regional level, these issues are resolved by local state administrations or local councils.

First, the victim needs to apply to local authorities with a passport or a document that replaces it, to obtain a certificate of recognition of a person affected by an emergency situation. This certificate is the basis for solving the issues of providing housing, compensation for material losses and providing other necessary assistance (in accordance with the Procedure for compensation of damage to persons affected by extraordinary circumstances, approved by the resolution of the CMU dated 05.10.1992 No. 562).

If the passport or a document that replaces it is missing (for example, lost due to an emergency), the victim should contact the law enforcement authorities at the place of residence.

Secondly, after receiving the certificate, the victim should submit a written statement to local authorities, briefly describing the events that occurred and approximately determining the amount of damages. If possible, add a photo, video, testimony of neighbors, etc. to the application.

After receiving such a statement, local authorities must send a specially created commission for the affairs of persons affected by emergency situations to the scene of the incident. After the commission's departure, an examination report is drawn up, in which the circumstances of the damage assessment, their types and size, the general condition of the victims' property, and other information are noted.

After conducting an inspection of damaged residential buildings (apartments) as a result of an emergency or carrying out liquidation works, the relevant authorities decide on financial assistance to the victims. This decision is drawn up in the form of a protocol and notified to the victims.

The amount of financial assistance for victims is from 3 to 15 subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons. When determining the amount of assistance, material damage, insurance payments and other types of assistance are taken into account.