Emergency Preparedness and Response Good practice (GP8): Instructions recommended by BNRA can reach the public through an efficient system developed and maintained by the Ministry of Interior by sending voice and text messages through the national radio and TV broadcasting networks. First Workshop on issues and trends from the European IRRS missions, 22 – 23 January 2014, Brussels

Emergency Preparedness and Response Area of improvements: Improve the BNRA notification point system and emergency team availability by formally establishing a roster for duty officers Harmonization of emergency preparedness and response arrangements with Romania in order to implement decisions on urgent protective actions across its national borders Improve current arrangements for initial and refresher radiation emergency training by introducing a systematic approach (e.g. preparing annual and long term training plans for all kinds of emergency trainings) – IAEA project under implementation Include the emergency supplies, equipment, communications system and facilities as part of the QAP to ensure their high degree of availability and reliability (i.e. by introducing periodic testing). First Workshop on issues and trends from the European IRRS missions, 22 – 23 January 2014, Brussels