To the Civil Defense Workers and Veterans,
Personnel of the Ministry of Ukraine of Emergencies and Population Protection from the Consequences of Chornobyl Catastrophe
Please accept my sincere greetings of the occasion of the occupational holiday the Rescuer´s Day.
This holiday honours self-sacrificing work of the rescuers who work under the extreme conditions, risk their health and lives for the sake of full-fledged activity of the cities and villages, calm and normal life of the society, hope and confidence in the future.
You, courageous and heroic people, bear hard and responsible duties related to the prevention, protection and elimination of consequences of natural disasters and anthropogenic emergent situations, which, unfortunately, makes an integral part of human life and activity.
The present-day global challenges, caused by the climate changes and various risks of the human activity, set substantial requirements for your knowledge, training and experience. You face the growing challenges with dignity and honour. On the other hand, the society must develop a deeper understanding of your work and its importance.
I wish you peace, well-being and success in the fulfillment of your noble mission. May you face less emergent situations and have more calm and happy days in your life instead.
Volodymyr Lytvyn