EVACUATION IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER IN THE KRŠKO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
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This article examines the theoretical and empirical findings, and deals with the behaviour of people during evacuation. The authors first define and classify evacuation, and introduce three psychosocial theories related to evacuation. Furthermore, they discuss the theory of stampede, allegiance, normative approach and social identity. The second part of the article focuses on the results of a public opinion poll and an interview on the readiness of the population, institutions and companies for evacuation in the event of a disaster in the Krško Nuclear Power Plant, which has been conducted in October 2012. The public opinion poll involved 502 inhabitants of the settlements located in a three-kilometre zone around the nuclear power plant. The interview included twelve management members of major companies and intuitions, operating in the area of the Krško municipality. The results of the public opinion poll and interview confirm some basic theoretical assumptions regarding the behaviour of people during evacuation. At the same time, they draw attention to some major deficiency in the preparation for the evacuation.
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