Shelters as Part of Public Safety
The starosta's office of Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka has appealed to residents to take care of cleanliness in the shelter on Shkilna Street. After visits, wrappers, plastic bottles, seed husks and other waste are left in the premises — creating unsanitary conditions during air-raid alerts.
Why this matters
A shelter is not a private space but a public resource that determines comfort and safety during a threat. When trash is left there, the risk of unpleasant odors, hygiene breaches and additional inconveniences increases for people seeking refuge, including children from the local preschool.
"Show respect for yourself and other residents!"
— The starosta's office of Mykhailivka‑Rubezhivka
What they ask residents to do
The starosta's office asks residents, after visiting the shelter, to clean up after themselves — take out trash, carry empty bottles and wrappers with them or leave them in designated bags/containers. This simple but effective action increases the shelter's readiness for use at any moment.
Practical steps for the community
Everyone can help: bring garbage bags, inform the starosta's office about overflowing containers, explain to children and teenagers the importance of cleanliness in public spaces. Such everyday responsibility is part of societal resilience that strengthens our ability to withstand trials.
In short: this is not only a matter of cleaning — it is a matter of respect for your neighbor and the safety of children during alerts. A small habit of cleaning up after yourself makes the shelter suitable for everyone.
