This paper analyzes emergency cases in Pavlodar city and suggests a set of preventive measures aimed at reducing the number of emergencies. The main causes of emergencies are of natural and anthropogenic origin. The paper is based on statistical data for a five-year period. Based on research results, state recording of emergencies is maintained. To prevent emergencies of natural and anthropogenic cause on the territory of Pavlodar, there are special emergency rescue teams, territorial units of the Civil Defense, object units and emergency response units.