Civil defense of the GDR

The Civil defense of the GDR (German: Zivilverteidigung der DDR) was an organization for the protection of the population, the economy, vital facilities and cultural values against the consequences of disasters and accidents.

At universities and technical schools in the GDR, knowledge and skills for carrying out civil defense tasks were imparted as part of vocational training.

In conjunction with other measures to protect the population of the GDR, the creation of institutions and management structures to combat disasters began in the 1950s.

On February 11, 1958, the GDR People's Chamber passed the Air Raid Protection Act as the basis for later civil defense.

The Civil Defense Act of September 16, 1970 was intended to take into account the increased demands for protecting the population and securing vital areas, even in the event of war.