The President recalled that since January 1, funds for fighting forest fires have been included in the budget, these problems should be solved by the municipal authorities.
“Now the regional authorities have all the necessary powers, the funds have been calculated and agreed with the subjects of the federation.
In full were laid down for this year ... The regional authorities have all the necessary powers, equipment, financial resources to prevent forest fires, ”he said.
Putin acknowledged that “the elements are the elements,” however, you need to know whether the means are used and what prevents you from responding in a timely manner to the outbreak of fires.
“I start from this, but if this is not so, tell me about it today.
I proceed from the premise that all conditions have been created to reduce the fire area by several times and ensure quick and effective extinguishing.
This is the responsibility of the subjects,” the president said.
He stressed that it is the heads of regions who are obliged to ensure the solution of problems and not to hush them up, but to request assistance promptly.