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preparEU

This project will support the implementation of the Union Disaster Resilience Goals (UDRG), goal 2 “Prepare” and the flagship initiative preparEU and build on the findings from the related study, recently launched by the Commission.
Multi-hazard

Overview

Status

Ongoing

Start

End

Type
Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP)
EU contribution amount
EUR 755 839.07 (EU contribution)
Geographic focus
all Europe/EU
Contact email

Description

This project will support the implementation of the Union Disaster Resilience Goals (UDRG), goal 2 “Prepare” and the flagship initiative preparEU and build on the findings from the related study, recently launched by the Commission. Moreover it follows the discussions in the Council Working Party PROCIV on individual preparedness and whole-of-society resilience. PrepareEU Pilot project consists of Sweden (LEAD), Norway, Belgium and Spain. The main objectives of the project is to explore and then recommend ways to implement a European dimension on all different national risk information activities that are taken place in most MS/PS. The project partners are convinced than an EU-added value can strengthen and develop the field of risk information to increase risk awareness and preparedness among EU citizens. 

PrepareEU Pilot have four different workpackages focusing on deepen the knowledge about how MS/PS work to increase national risk awareness and preparedness, identify the needs of and possibilities to introduce a European dimension, (e.g. a EU preparedness week/month), and facilitate sharing of national best practices, risk information material, project recommendations and guidelines among all MS/PS. 

One workpackage, led by Norway, will focus on analysing the results from a feasibility study carried out by the Knowledge Network to further conceptualise a European Risk Awareness and Preparedness initiative. It will also complement the Knowledge network study with qualitative data and draft recommendations for adding an EU value to MS/PS risk information activities. A workshop, led by Spain, will finalise conclusions and findings from the collected data, including from a workshop, led by Sweden, focusing on how to better reach and engage vulnerable groups with risk information. A final conference, led by Belgium, will invite all MS/PS to share results, recommendations and findings of the prepareEU Pilot. 

Partner organisations

Organisation
Country
Sweden
Role
Coordinator
EU Contribution
EUR 286 516.15
Organisation
Country
Belgium
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 262 570.83
Organisation
Country
Norway
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 123 914.83
Organisation
Country
Spain
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 82 837.26

DRM phases

Preparedness Prevention