This Order validates the Rules for Compensation of Harm (Damage) Caused to Victims of Natural Emergencies. The Rules exclude temporary structures, illegal constructions, luxury goods, valuable artistic objects, and insured property, which must instead be compensated through insurance mechanisms.
The Rules provide that compensation is financed primarily from local government budgets allocated for disaster response, as well as from donations and other lawful sources. Compensation covers property necessary to meet victims’ minimum living needs, including housing, essential household appliances, furniture, heating and water supply equipment, fuel reserves, and wheelchairs for persons with disabilities. Compensation for most movable property is limited to the assessed value of the loss, up to 150 monthly calculation indices. Local executive bodies must establish commissions responsible for assessing losses and determining compensation eligibility.
Affected individuals must submit an application for compensation within 30 calendar days of the emergency, either in person or electronically through the government portal. Applications must include proof of identity and an inventory of lost or damaged property. Local authorities organize professional damage assessments, determine restoration options, and decide whether to fund repairs directly or reimburse citizens who undertake repairs themselves. Compensation amounts are based on repair costs, depreciation, or market value of lost property. Decisions on payments are made following commission review, and compensation must generally be paid within 30 calendar days after approval. Disputes concerning compensation are resolved through the courts.