ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 KnowRISK project Kick off meeting for the selected projects under the 2015 Call for proposals for prevention and preparedness projects Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) Portugal

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Acronym: KnowRISK Project name: Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non- structural elements Framework: CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2015 FOR PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS IN CIVIL PROTECTION AND MARINE POLLUTION. PREVENTION PRIORITIES Starting date: 1 JANUARY 2016 Duration: 24 MONTHS

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan Countries: Portugal, Italy, Iceland 4 Partners: Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Portugal -COORDINATOR Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC), Portugal Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Italy University of Iceland (EERC), Iceland Advisory Board: National Civil Protections Agencies from Portugal, Iceland and Italy Consultants: 3 renown experts from Italy and UK Cost of the Project: ,00 EUR EU Financial Contribution : ,00 EUR (75% total eligible costs) Participants

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 KnowRISK project # aims at facilitating local communities’ access to expert knowledge on non- structural seismic protection solutions WHY? Damage of these elements often induces in significant earthquake impacts. #1999 Izmit earthquake, Turkey => 50% of the injuries and 3% of human losses were caused by non-structural failures. # Christchurch earthquakes, New Zealand => 40% of building damage was induced by non-structural malfunctions. Around 70%-85% of construction cost goes into these elements, their damage can strongly influence the ability of communities to cope with and recover from earthquakes. Non-structural elements of constructions are: - architectural parts (partitions, ceilings, cladding), - electrical and mechanic systems (distribution panels, piping, plumbing) and - contents (furniture, book cases, computers and desktop equipment).

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Objectives i) Decrease the gap between science and stakeholders (Task B); ii) Identify non-structural elements in building stock (Task C); iii) Solutions to strengthen non-structural elements (Task C); iv) Assess the level of awareness of stakeholders and citizens (Task D); v) Promote the engagement among science community, practitioners and citizens (Task E); vi) Provide a multi-language Practical Guide of non-structural solutions (Task F).

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Project structure Definition of seismic scenarios critical for non- structural damage in each participant country (Task B) produce a Portfolio of good practices to reduce most common non-structural vulnerabilities(Task C) investigate the level of awareness (survey/quiz) in specific communities (Task D) Definition of risk communication strategies and participatory approaches (Task E) Research for Action Action for Prevention Dissemination of good practices in society groups (schools, households, general public) (Task F)

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Project structure

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 TaskStart DateEnd DateDeliverables A - Project coordination and management 01/01/201631/12/ Administrative management. - Creation of the Management Board coordination. - Project launch meeting in Brussels. - Periodical meeting of the Management Board of the project - Two progress reports (months 8 and 16). - Final report. - Layman’s report. B - RiskMAP01/02/201630/09/2016- Seismic scenarios for Lisbon pilot area, Mt. Etna pilot area and South Iceland pilot area - Identification of ground motion intensity parameters that are critical for non-structural damage. - RiskMAP for pilot areas. C - Non-structural seismic risk reduction 01/02/201631/01/2017- Review of non-structural damage from past earthquakes (worldwide) to develop a systematic classification system. - Identification of the most vulnerable non-structural components in the pilot study areas. - Shake table tests of wall shelves. - Portfolio: procedures for minimizing the risk of non-structural damages. D - Going into target- communities 01/04/201631/12/2017- Report on characterization of pilot-areas report. - Report on building sector stakeholders and end-users views about earthquake risk and non-structural risk reduction. - On-going Social Impact Assessment report. E - Tools and strategies of risk communication and learning 01/02/201630/09/2017- Practical Guide on non-structural safety for population. - Participatory risk communication action “KnowRISK: be safe!” - Know your school: cope with non-structural vulnerability - Educational tools for risk reduction. - Social Impact Assessment Report: how far was risk communication in terms of behaviour change? F - Publicity (Visibility)01/01/201631/12/2017- Dissemination of research output. - KnowRISK Portal development. - KnowRISK Newsletter. - KnowRISK Final Dissemination Conference.

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Planned meetings i) Kick-off meeting (4-5 Feb 2016) ii) Iceland (Sept 2016) –> Results Task B; ongoing Tasks C, D, E and F iii) Catania (March 2017) -> Results Task C; ongoing Tasks D, E and F iv) Final Conference: Lisbon (Dec 2017). Reporting progress August st progress report: Month 8 (August 2016) 2 nd progress report: Month 16 (April 2017) Final report: Month 24 (December 2017)

ECHO, European Commission, Brussels 20 Jan 2016 Follow up of the project Dissemination of the Practical Guide Non-structural elements are many and of diverse nature. Only a few were given most attention. In the continuation of this Project other should be the object of more detailed analysis. In the field of communication of risk there are many other stakeholders beyond the ones worked out in this Project which could be interested in being part of the field inquires. A Special Issue publication will be made with all the material developed.