SAFER PYRENEES Pyrenees Atlantics and Navarra civil protection preparedness in west Pyrenees Co-financed by the EU Commission

Navarra and Pyrenees Atlantics border's area Navarra Autonomous region hab. “Land of diversity” Pyrenees-Atlantics Department in south- west France hab. 2nd french department in terms of quality of life!

The Irati Forest is the second largest and best preserved beech and fir forest in Europe. An immense green mantle of some 17,000 hectares that is still in an almost unspoiled state. Thousands of visitors every year. Lacking of telecommunications in the area. “Hot spot” 1: Irati Forest

“Hot spot” 2: Way of St James Different pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela: the most frequented is the French route, coming into Spain at Roncesvalles, Navarra. Thousands of pilgrims from the whole world every year. Difficult mountain stage, particularly dangerous when adverse weather conditions. Over 50 incidents per year (S&R). 4 casualties in recent years.

“Hot spot” 3: Ski areas Pier de San Martin and Belagua ski resorts, with very important impacts in the economy of the border region. Larra Nature Reserve, home to the most unique and representative flora, fauna and habitats of the Pyrenees. Thousands of visitors per year.

Partners and beneficiaries Gobierno de Navarra Agencia Navarra de Emergencias (ANE) Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours des Pyrénées Atlantiques (SDIS64)

SAFER PYRENEES: project’s objectives The main objective of the project “SAFER PYRENEE” is the improvement of the preparedness for emergencies in the cross border area of the west Pyrenees. This Objective includes: 1.- Improve the knowledge of the risks, resources and the infrastructures in border area 2.- Improve the effectiveness of the response and operations 3.- Improve the operation coordination between the both countries 4.- Improve the population awareness

Task 1: Risk assessment and mapping Data base of resources Data base of infrastructures Risk maps Deliverables Risk scenarios selection, modelling and analysis. Common databases of risk maps, resources and infrastructures. Determine the nature and extent of risk in west Pyrenees and model risk scenarios to build upon preparedness measures. Develop common databases of risk maps, resources and infrastructures. ACTIONS GOAL

January 2014Pág. 9 Task 2: Response protocols and bi national response capacities enhancement Emergency equipment Response Protocols for joint operations Deliverables Organized and coordinated courses of action with clearly identified institutional roles and resources, information processes, and operational arrangements Complete the equipment to meet the protocols for joint operations Improve cross border civil protection cooperation regarding preparedness for direct response to and reducing consequences of disasters and / or emergencies situations. ACTIONS GOAL

January 2014Pág. 10 Task 3: Emergency Communications Gateway Network in place Technical project Deliverables Radio Network coverage improvement Technical Project Development TETRA-Tetrapol Gateway Development Deploy cross-border mobile radio network to cover the area. Improve the situation awareness of both tactical and coordination response teams by sharing mission based information for adequate response to disasters and emergency situations. ACTIONS GOAL

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January 2014Pág. 12 Task 4: Training and awareness Training events Training materials Deliverables Train cross-border Civil Protection organisms in joint response protocols Development of public awareness materials and events Provide the necessary skills to those individuals tasked with various duties in emergency response. Help the public understand potential disasters in Cross Border Area and the steps they should take to protect themselves. ACTIONS Awareness materials Awareness events GOAL

January 2014Pág. 13 Task 5: Simulation Exercise Simulation exercise plan Deliverables Plan a simulation exercise. Develop a simulation exercise. Verify the effectiveness of the entire (or components of) response protocols ACTIONS Simulation exercise final report GOAL

January 2014Pág. 14 Task 6: Project Management Annual Work Plans Deliverables Task management and follow up. Report to EC Implement a variety of control mechanism to complete the project successfully, as budget control and management of human capital, communications, resources, quality, and time frames. ACTIONS Reports GOAL

January 2014Pág. 15 Task 7: Task publicity Final Project conference Technical publication Webpage Deliverables Web Development. Workshop, seminars, conferences Production of brochures, films etc Technical publication on the project Media publicity Project results publication and dissemination. ACTIONS Brochuresfilm Brochures, film GOAL

January 2014Pág. 16 Project Work Plan

January 2014Pág. 17 Project Budget

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