NON-MILITARY THREATS – THE POLISH ARMED FORCES IN THEIR PREVENTION AND DISPOSAL

Societies for centuries have been encountering various crisis situations. Human existence is full of constant changes being a result of critical events. Among them, there are crises related to natural disasters or industrial. The characteristic for natural disasters is their high degree of unpredictability. The best example are floods. When it comes to the industrial failures, these are the result of human error and can cause a lot of damage to the environment. It is crucial to pay attention to the fact that it is not possible to forecast with any degree of certainty nor to control potential risks, however, you can try to minimize their effects. All types of catastrophes or crisis situations are characterized by violence and unpredictability. Therefore, a quick commitment of adequate forces and resources is needed, depending on the circumstances. Therefore, the participation of Polish Armed Forces in particular phases of crisis management can have not only supporting role, but also a key one.