Joint efforts against natural disasters (Q4298031)
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Project Q4298031 in Romania, Bulgaria
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Joint efforts against natural disasters |
Project Q4298031 in Romania, Bulgaria |
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796,578.97 Euro
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937,151.73 Euro
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85.0 percent
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13 September 2018
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12 July 2022
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Mezdra Municipality
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43°8'28.28"N, 23°42'11.56"E
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44°37'22.33"N, 22°39'13.00"E
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The idea and the main objective of this project is to ensure a fast working cross-border interaction and cooperation in case of emergency situations caused by man-made or natural disasters. The current situation is characterized by increasing need of preparedness in front of the natural hazards such as fires and landslides. Through timely and accurate measures implemented in the target areas of both countries (RO and BG) these events can be foreseen and the situation can be constantly monitored in order to take and apply efficient preventive decisions. The common challenges identified for both areas (Mezdra Municipality in BG and Mehedinti County in RO) under this project and according to priority Axis 3:A safe region, Specific objective 3.1 To improve joint risk management in the cross-border area,can be summarized as follows: fire prevention and fighting and landslides problem identification and management. The solution of the common problem that has to be faced by both countries can be identified answering the following few questions: What are the specific actions and the necessary steps that has to be taken in a country and cross-border level in order to guarantee high level of safety for the population and the territories? How can we ensure durability and sustainability of the project in relation to the programme goals and Indicators? Who must be involved in order to achieve the planned results? Which is the target(in terms of territory and audience) of the project and what resources are needed? By answering these questions we have set the focus and the main goals of our joint project,i.e: -elaboration of well-structured common action plans, strategies and improving the decision making process(involving the local administration)which will allow fast, efficient and smooth joint action in emergency situations. -coordination of the joint initiatives such as: know how sharing, trainings, resources and equipment sharing. -constant monitoring of the current situation and identification of potential risks (for ex.:landslides areas,fire risks in connection with the season, current state of the forests). -involvement of the population through delivery of information about possible risks and appropriate behavior in order to avoid and minimize them. -introduction of measures and rules for prevention of natural and man-made hazards on a local and cross-border level. -implementation of early warning system where this would lead to specific preventive actions. -modernization of tools and equipment needed to perform the specific tasks and actions. -landslide area reconstruction (by building a retaining wall and implementing the related activities in order to ensure safe accessibility of all citizens to this area. The landslide also have seriously affected the main road leading to the village Ignatitsa) in Mezdra Municip. in order to ensure the safety of the population and the smooth circulation of vehicles in the area. -joint project management for successful implementation of the already mentioned measures, strategies, equipment, tools and land improvement works. The durability of this project will be guaranteed through continuous cooperation, experience exchange, common utilization of the equipment and tools set under the project and the specialized training of the professional working with it. The proximity of both territories is big advantage for fast and efficient circulation and interaction in case of emergency situations but also for execution of face to face regular meetings and joint initiatives. The continuous sharing of services, equipment, know-how and expertize ensures the quality of the joint risk management, i.e. minimizing the cost for post-emergency actions, sharing the costs for equipment and work force, improving the quality of life of the population of entire territory but also of the people from other regions in both countries. The starting point of the Action Plan will be built on the Joint Intervention plan in the fields of competence of General inspectorate for Emergency Situations and Fire Safety (RO) and Civil Protection Directorate (BG) concluded in March 2013 which represents the operational document developed in order to improve cooperation between the 2 national bodies. The target group of this project is the population of both Mehidinti County and Mezdra Municip.and the closest municipalities which counts to about 385000 people who will benefit from the measures,equipment and reconstruction activities implemented in the area. The project will help the target territory and the surrounding areas in terms of: -risk prevention (through implementation of early warning systems, action plans and tools). -risk management (through fast implementation of preset measures and coordinated activities of the local administrations). - it will facilitate and significantly improve the safe circulation in the affected by landslides area in Mezdra Municip. The cross border cooperation in this specific case (English)
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