Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)
The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) is the heart of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
Coordination
It coordinates the delivery of assistance to disaster stricken countries, such as relief items, expertise, civil protection teams and specialised equipment. The centre ensures the rapid deployment of emergency support and acts as a coordination hub between all EU Member States, the 6 additional Participating States, the affected country, and civil protection and humanitarian experts.
Assistance
The centre operates 24/7 and can help any country inside or outside the EU affected by a major disaster upon request from the national authorities or a UN body.