Shelters: the basics of national security

Participate in a conference dedicated to one of the most important issues of Lithuanian national security – the protection of residents during emergencies. Today, when security challenges are becoming increasingly urgent, it is necessary to talk about how we can prepare and protect our communities.

The conference will present the experience of Finland – a country that is considered a world leader in the field of shelters and shelters. Finland has installed as many as 50,500 shelters, which ensure a safe place for every resident of the country. This is not only a technical achievement, but also a strategic decision based on a long-term vision and a responsible approach to the security of citizens and the country.

The presentations will be given by:
Erkko Kiviluoma, Project Manager at YIT Corporation (Finland)
- Residential Building Resilience: Cost-Effective Civil Defense Shelters in Finland

Jukka Korpio, Verona Shelters Group Ltd. Director General (Finland)
- Civil Defense Shelters – Lessons from history up to modern world (From daily life to the Day X)

Marco Casagrande, Architect SAFA – Professor, Head of Casagrande Laboratory, teaching at O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economics in Kharkiv, and at King Danilo University in Ivano-Frankivsk in Ukraine, member of the International Biourbanism Society Artena, (Italy)
- Resilience – Sheltering Humanity in Kharkiv Ukraine

We will discuss:
• What can we learn from Finland?
• What does their shelter infrastructure look like in Finland?
• What can we do in Lithuania?
• Where to start preparing?
• What solutions could be implemented at the level of municipalities, state and private initiatives?

This is a great opportunity not only to hear inspiring examples, but also to start concrete actions that will contribute to creating a safer Lithuania.