Disaster Preparedness Level in Kazakhstan

Which language do you prefer for answering the questions – Kazakh or Russian?

Kazakh
662
(60.2%)
Russian
438
(39.8%)

Sex

Male
522
(47.4%)
Female
578
(52.6%)

How old are you?

18-29
252
(22.9%)
30-39
257
(23.4%)
40-49
204
(18.5%)
50-59
173
(15.8%)
60+
214
(19.4%)

Do you live in a city or a village?

City
738
(67.1%)
Village
362
(32.9%)

What province/region is it?

Astana
83
(7.6%)
Almaty city
146
(13.3%)
Akmola region
45
(4%)
Aktobe region
48
(4.3%)
Almaty region
106
(9.6%)
Atyrau region
35
(3.2%)
West Kazakhstan region
32
(3%)
Zhambyl region
79
(7.2%)
Karaganda region
58
(5.2%)
Kostanay region
38
(3.5%)
Kyzylorda region
53
(4.8%)
Mangystau region
38
(3.5%)
Turkestan region
107
(9.7%)
Pavlodar region
44
(4%)
North Kazakhstan region
19
(1.7%)
East Kazakhstan region
46
(4.2%)
Shymkent
65
(5.9%)
Abay region
26
(2.3%)
Zhetysu region
25
(2.3%)
Ulytau region
7
(0.7%)

1. How satisfied are you with your life in general?

Completely satisfied
221
(20.1%)
Rather satisfied
344
(31.3%)
Rather not satisfied
188
(17.1%)
Completely dissatisfied
294
(26.7%)
Difficult to answer
53
(4.8%)

How worried are you about the likelihood of disasters/emergencies in Kazakhstan?

I am very worried about it
221
(20.1%)
I am rather worried about it
344
(31.3%)
I am rather not worried about it
188
(17.1%)
It doesn't bother me at all
294
(26.7%)
Difficult to answer
53
(4.8%)

Which of the possible emergencies are you and your family worried about the most?

Drought
211
(19.1%)
Earthquake
474
(43.1%)
Floods
279
(25.4%)
Fires
236
(21.4%)
Snowstorms and blizzards
140
(12.7%)
Terrorist acts and military threats
306
(27.8%)
Man-made emergencies (accidents at thermal power plants, factories, public transport, deposits, etc.)
111
(10.2%)
Epidemics and pandemics
344
(31.2%)
Other
165
(17%)
Nothing bothers you
53
(4.8%)

Have you faced any disasters/emergencies in Kazakhstan in the last 2 or 3 years?

Yes
421
(38.3%)
No
672
(61.1%)
Difficult to answer
7
(0.7%)

Do you feel ready to act in case of emergencies?

Yes, I am completely ready
260
(23.6%)
Yes, I am partially ready
460
(41.8%)
No, I'm not ready at all
332
(30.2%)
Difficult to answer
48
(4.4%)

How do you assess the level of preparedness of the Kazakh authorities for emergency situations?

Very well
45
(4.1%)
Well
164
(14.9%)
Satisfactory
361
(32.9%)
Unsatisfactory
237
(21.5%)
Very bad
199
(18.1%)
Difficult to answer
94
(8.5%)

How do you assess the quality of informing the public during an emergency?

Very accessible and fast
103
(9.3%)
Accessible and fast
282
(25.6%)
Not enough accessible and fast
314
(28.6%)
Not accessible and slow at all
333
(30.3%)
Difficult to answer
68
(6.2%)

In your opinion who bears the greatest responsibility for ensuring the safety of the population during an emergency?

The President and the Government
139
(12.6%)
Local authorities and specialized services
228
(20.7%)
The citizens themselves
148
(13.4%)
All listed equally
555
(50.5%)
Difficult to answer
30
(1.8%)

What preventive measures should be taken to ensure safety during an emergency?

Raising public awareness and conducting regular training
578
(52.5%)
Strengthening state monitoring of infrastructure, social and residential facilities
295
(26.8%)
Creation of modern communication and notification systems
387
(35.2%)
Training of special services and equipment of public rallying points
326
(29.6%)
Increased liability for corruption and negligence
524
(47.6%)
Difficult to answer
75
(6.9%)

Poll results: Almost 40% of people in Kazakhstan are not satisfied with the authorities’ work during an emergency

Infographics: Disaster Preparedness Level In Kazakhstan