Bulgarian legislation for groups with special needs and different cultural identity

The provisions of the Ordinance on the Conditions and Procedures for Conducting Evacuation and Deconcentration addresses this element as well where it provides that the needs of groups with special needs and with different cultural, ethnic or religious identities should be taken into account during evacuation and deconcentration.

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Ethnicity, Educational system

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations

Disaster Phases: Response, Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body

Recommendations:

• Employ an overarching rights-based approach in disaster policies and operations