1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area

Association "Business for Harmanli"

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives
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Project summary:

The overall objective of the project is improving the capacity to timely prevent and mitigate prevention and mitigation of the consequences of natural and man-made hazards and disasters and raising the awareness and willingness for cooperation of public servants of the local population and the representatives of local business to react in cases of emergency in the Municipality of Suloglu and Municipality of Sozopol.
Specialized vehicles and equipment for rescue in fires and floods will be supplied for the local administration. An old building will be renovated and a Disaster Management Center will be established. The Fire Station building in Sozopol will be reconstructed and extended expanded as well. For the purpose of the project activities educational materials will be jointly elaborated. A training for the rescue teams from Sozopol and Suloglu will be organized for the use of the equipment in cases of emergency.
Through the implementation of the project, the partners will join their forces efforts to prevent and mitigate the consequences of natural and man-made hazards and disasters in the region of the municipalities of Suloglu and Sozopol, as well as a capacity for disaster resilience will be built through the exchange of experience and joint training targeted at public administrations, young people, volunteers and other groups of the population.

Project status: Finished

As a result, from the activities under the project has been made a repair to a building in Suloglu and has been created a Disaster Management centre. A reconstruction to the building of the Fire station in Sozopol has been made, and maintenance of the built facilities. Necessary specialized equipment and vehicle for rescue and has been supplied and a training has been conducted for the teams responsible for defence, mainly the voluntary formations in both municipalities. Exchange of experience between the partners and other institutions responsible for protection of the population in both partnering countries was realized, which was an effective approach to achieve the main objective, as well.  Ideas for public education on ways of proper behaviour and actions in case of disasters were discussed by the participants in the project, which included informational campaigns, tailored specially for different groups of the society which to be regularly realized. On the grounds of this have been developed educational materials for the local population – chronology of the actions in case of emergency, informational, promotional and educational materials.

Products:

Repaired and furnished premises of Disaster Management Center in Süloğlu;

Reconstructed premises of Fire Station in Sozopol;

Supply of road vehicles and specialized equipment for rescue in fires and floods;

Informational, promotional and training materials

Partners

Dr.Sadık Ahmet Vocational and Techinacal Anatolian High Scholl (Edirne Tourism High Schooll)

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

Luleburgaz District National Education

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

EDİRNE GENÇLİK VE EĞİTİM DERNEĞİ/EDİRNE YOUTH AND EDUCATİON ASSOCİATİON

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

REGIONAL FOREST DIRECTORATE - BURGAS

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure

Kirklareli 112. Directorate department of state hydraulic works (dsi)

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area

EDİRNE GENÇLİK VE EĞİTİM DERNEĞİ

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives
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Project summary:

The project aims at improvement and enhancement of the cross-border cooperation of the Bulgarian and Turkish authorities, responsible for risk management and immediate reaction in case of floods, as well as at reduction of floods consequences in the cross-border region of Haskovo, Bulgaria and Edirne, Turkey.

The activities planned within the project include setup of a training programme for flood risk management, preparation of Joint Operational Procedures and Common Action Plan.  Diving clothing for rescue team members such as suits, vests, and etc., will be delivered as well as specialized equipment:  lifeboat secured with a remote controlled flying system (including 2 multicopters and 1 drone) and special-purpose vehicle for transportation and installation of mobile flood barriers. The preparation of scenario is envisaged for the conduction of a field demonstration in Edirne as well as trainings for the management and the operational staff. A seminar will also be organized for local authorities on topics related to flood risk management and reaction.

The implementation of the project will improve the operational capacity for joint actions. It will enhance the cooperation between the national emergency management bodies and the local authorities in the cross-border. Another important project result will be raising the awareness of the population in the cross border region for disaster risk management.

Project status: Finished

The project partners have implemented the activities according to the schedule.

The project was implemented in partnership of two important public institutions working in the sphere of prevention, protection and minimization the risks from man-made and natural disasters in the cross border area of Bulgaria and Turkey.

In frame of the project, two professional teams of fire-fighters and flood experts responsible for risk management together increased their capacity for taking immediate joint reaction in case of flood, as well as for reduce of the consequences of the floods in the cross-border region of Haskovo – Edirne.

By the project were purchased specialized equipment for improving the capacity of institutions, responsible for the actions in case of floods, risk management, as well as for reduce of the consequences of the floods in the cross-border region of Haskovo – Edirne.

Also, joint training program and joint intervention procedures were elaborated. On the base of these program and procedures the expert teams from Bulgaria and Turkey realized together field demonstrations for emergency response in the Cross border area.

Project materials:

Project promotional materials are available HERE.

Project Flyer (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

Project Flyer (Turkish version) is available HERE.

Project Leaflet (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

Project Leaflet (Turkish version) is available HERE.

Project products:

Brochure (Bulgarian version) is available HERE.

Brochure (Turkish version) is available HERE.

Partners

NGO "UNITY"

Priority: 
1.1. Preventing and mitigating the consequences of natural and man-made disasters in the cross-border area
1.2. Improving the capacity for nature protection, sustainable use and management of common natural resources through cooperation initiatives in the cross-border area
2.1. Increasing the touristic attractiveness of the cross-border area through better utilisation of natural, cultural and historical heritage and related infrastructure
2.2. Increasing the cross-border tourism potential by developing common destinations
2.3. Increasing networking for development of sustainable tourism through cross-border cooperation initiatives

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