Assessing the Safety of rurban areas with emphasis on passive defense indexes (Case Study: Oshtorinan rurban)

Dealing with crisis, the safety and security an important issue for management and good governance in order to achieve the objectives of sustainable development and integrated management of urban and rural settlements. This study aimed to investigate the safety spaces in the Oshtorinan rurban according to the principles of passive defense, and identify and eliminate safety reducing factors in the region is conducted. The research method is descriptive-analytical and applied research. Data collection Based on documentary research and fieldwork and analysis of data obtained using the SWOT method is conducted. The target population of this study was locals, professionals, experts and authorities and institutions responsible for urban development, military affairs, Defence and Security of area of study.In this study sample size was determined based on random sampling to select 80 persons and Delphi Technique and expert opinions were used to recognize the indicators. Finally findings suggest that despite the proper context, Oshtorinan rurban is not in good condition in terms of passive defense criteria.Eventually suggestions and strategies is prioritized and presented in this, rurban for increasing safety according to the principles ofpassive defense by using quantitative matrix QSPM.