This law defines the procedures and the basic functions for the protection of the population in emergencies, as well as the rights and duties of State governance and local self-governance bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations independently from the organizational-legal type, officials and citizens. The document consists of 9 chapters that contain 23 articles. Chapter 1 (arts. 1-3) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (arts. 4-5) regards arrangements for the protection of the popula