Consular Training Prague and Vyškov 23 – 25 June 2009 David Pavlita Consular Department

Crisis exercise I. Background Republic Alisia - developing country somewhere in Africa Unstable Government, tourist industry, poor economy Rising opposition Civil unrest Crisis SITCEN – Council GS tool for monitoring and evaluation of crisis Activation of CCA - Crisis Coordination Arrangements Decision to evacuate all EU citizens

Managing the mounting crisis Risk Assessment – EU COMCEN website Legal basis 96/409/CSFP: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within Council of 26 June 1996 on the establishment of an emergency travel document 95/553/EC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within Council of 19 December 1995 regarding protection for citizens of the European Union by diplomatic and consular representatives

Role of the consular officer I. Communicate – keep everybody informed Compatriots Voluntary registration - personal details, contact information Website, phone, notice board – where to go, what to bring Local wardens, honorary consuls – spread information among compatriots LCC – sharing information Establishing common practices – how to inform each other, representation Exchange of phone numbers Common gathering places (safe zones) for evacuees Lead state – supply data Situation reports, lists of evacuees Agreements on assistance – if necessary Capital – supply data Host state – ask for assistance (if possible) Armed escort to safety (airport, border) Situation reports NGOs, ICRC, foundations Cooperate – help others, be flexible, be visible Keep calm

Evacuation luggage Name tagged backpack, travelling bag or suitcase on wheels Supplies for 2 – 3 days for each evacuee Recommended weight - 25 kg (adult), 10 kg (child) – each person must be able to carry his/her own luggage

Content of the Evacuation luggage 1. Food, drinks and food utensils Basic non-perishable foods, ideally canned, well packed bread Drinking water, small amount of alcohol (disinfection use) Small stores, a small bowl and cutlery

Content of the Evacuation luggage 2. ID and valuables Passports, Identification cards, cash money, credit cards, insurance policies and valuables

Content of the Evacuation luggage 3. Medicaments and hygiene Medicaments Toilet articles Cosmetics 4. Clothes and outdoor equipment Spare underwear, clothes, shoes, plastic raincoat sleeping bag or blanket

Content of the Evacuation luggage 5. Tools, utensils, free time stuff Portable radio Cellular phone Torch Chargers, spare batteries Pocket knife, matches, sewing kit and other oddments Books, magazines, toys Pen, papers Consular officer – lists of evacuees, contact numbers, blanc ETDs, round stamps, first aid kit, satellite phone, camera, maps, … Identification – reflex vest, national flags, embassy logo Each officer Each car, bus, train, plane Cars – full tank + reserve canister

Crisis exercise II. One family was kidnapped during its journey to a designated evacuation point Members of the family were brutally interrogated One family member died All lost their passports

Role of the consular officer II. Provide assistance Travel documents Passports ETD Adding children into parent‘s passport Legalization of documents Birth, Marriage certificates Citizenship documents Repatriation – contacts to morgues Organizing visas – cooperation with embassies in neighbourhood countries Food, water Unexpected expenditures Medevac – post-crisis medical treatment of the host state‘s citizens

The End Thank you for your attention