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1 “Proactive Human Response to Wildfires Outbreak: Measure and Prepare for it” PRoMPt Research Academic Computer Technology Institute RACTI Experience & Role, in the “PRoMPt” project John Garofalakis Associate Professor, University of Patras R.A. Computer Technology Institute, Sector for Regional Development Patras, Greece “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008

2 RACTI : HISTORY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3 RACTI is an institute for research and development in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Established 1985, Patras. The Greek Ministry of Education is our supervising body, and utilizes RACTI as a technical consultant concerning Information Society (e.g. Greek School Network) Research Academic Computer Technology Institute RACTI “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008

4 Technical consultant for various IT programs and projects for: The Greek Ministry of Education Other Greek Ministries (Health, National Economy, Labor etc) The Greek telecommunications organization The National Network for Research and Technology University of Patras Greek Open University Regional, Prefectural and Municipal authorities Participation in programs and initiatives: FP6 & FP7 mainly in IST and ICT calls Socrates – Leonardo Interreg II, III and now in INTERREG IV Innovative Actions National programs “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 Research Academic Computer Technology Institute RACTI - ACTIVITIES

5 Main goals of the Sector for Regional Development of RACTI, are: To operate as a lever of Regional Development as well as Territorial Cooperation To operate as a channel for the research findings and the know- how of RACTI, in order to develop and support specialized IT and Telematics applications for the Public and Private sector of the Regions. To develop, support and operate IT and Telecommunications applications, for projects funded by the Ministry of National Education. “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 RACTI – Sector for Regional Development MAIN GOALS

6 As main Results, we can index the activation and involvement in themes concerning: Risk and Crisis management, Environmental protection, Tourism development, Protection of common Cultural heritage, Innovation and ICT, Networking of innovative actors, e-services, m-services “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI

7 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 Enhance Health (INTERREG IIIC) For this project, with full title “Environmental Health Surveillance System in urban areas near incinerators and industrial premises”, RACTI developed a GIS web-based survey system, that identifies and maps: How is environmental pollution related to health problems? The system uses combinative analysis and produces alerts and queries results, for epidemiological factors and vice versa, all presented in colored maps. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience

8 Surveillance Pages – Screenshots – Further? Enhance Health Surveillance Pages – Screenshots – Further? “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 Map Visualization of Factor’s Levels Can this template, be further developed for Forest Fires, using GIS data, environmental & meteorological data?

9 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 SIPROCI (INTERREG IIIC) Interregional response to natural and man-made catastrophes, a project in the field of Civil Protection, helped 7 European countries to improve the local and regional response to catastrophes and disasters. RACTI was mainly involved in the work for: The use of new information and communication technologies and had as result the identification of a “Crisis Mobile Phone” system, used in the Czech Republic and by the Network of emergency call centres – 112. RACTI also, took part in several full-scale disaster simulations around Europe, regarding forest fires, tornados, earthquakes and indusrtrial accidents. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience

10 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 RACTI participated actively in 2 international conferences, both in Italy, regarding Risk and Crisis Management. “ICT and Civil Protection: current state and future scenarios” First one was the European Workshop “ICT and Civil Protection: current state and future scenarios”. The purpose was to share knowledge and experience as well as to acquire a general structured view on the ICT applied methods for risk management/assessment. “Proximity Emergency Network for Common European Communication” The second, recently, was the “Proximity Emergency Network for Common European Communication”. The purpose was to present Emergency procedures in case of terrorist attack, as well as Mass emergency communication characteristics, aims, procedures and obstacles.

11 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 “Forest Fire Risk Management Information System – (FFRMIS)” RACTI had the scientific and technical supervision for the implementation of the above project, regarding an Innovative ICT system that currently works at the Region of the Ionian Islands, in Greece. Main features of the FFRMIS: Monitors the fleet of firefighting vehicles in real time, using a wireless GPRS network Receives meteorological measurements, in real time, from stationary and mobile weather stations Estimates the risk of a new fire break-out, anywhere in the region of concern, in real time Helps both fire fighters and their coordinators, to perform better and more precise in their task REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience

12 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience Δορυφορικός Εντοπισμός Μετεωρολογικές Προβλέψεις OnlineΜετεωρολογικά Δεδομένα Υποσύστημα1: Μοντέλο Πρόγνωσης Διασποράς Πυρκαγιάς Υποσύστημα2: Βάση Γεωγραφικών Πληροφοριών Υποσύστημα3: Εντοπισμός Θέσης Οχημάτων OnlineΜετεωρολογικά Δεδομένα Δορυφορικός Εντοπισμός Θέσεις Οχημάτων Ανταλλαγή Δεδομένων Πληροφορίες θέσης Ανταλλαγή Δεδομένων Φορητοί ΔέκτεςGPS ΔορυφόροιGPS Πυροσβεστικά Οχήματα Αυτόματοι Μετεωρολογικοί Σταθμοί(ΑΜΣ) Μετεωρολογικές Προβλέψεις

13 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience

14 “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience TELEACCESS An interregional project funded under the framework of Interreg IIIB CADSES program. Partners from Greece, Italy, Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia How disadvantaged regions can overcome their problems in the field of Information Society using Telecenters as Support mechanisms.

15 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTOR of RACTI Relevant Experience The Dymi Telecenter (left) before the earthquake of June 2008, and (right) after the earthquake, functioning as a Crisis Management Center TELEACCESS

16 RACTI : Role in the “PRoMPt” project

17 Recent wild fires in the Region of Western Greece, demonstrated the need for effective and quick reaction. This can be improved through Information Technology, Safe Mobile Communication and Advanced Radio Frequency Broadcasting. To support the above, RACTI, as technological partner of the “PROMPT” project, will propose to the SC, the following actions: “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 RACTI Role in the “PROMPT” project

18 RACTI will offer its knowledge, experience and specialisation by participating in two of the thematic Working Groups of the first phase, as well as in the Task Forces of the second phase. By its participation to the WGs, RACTI will contribute to the collection of good practices and then, at the second phase, depending both on the results and the necessities derived, will support TFs, focused on best cases identification and improvement. For the dissemination of the project activities and results, RACTI will use innovative web tools and techniques, and its experience in Conferences, Workshops, etc. “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 RACTI Role in the “PROMPT” project

19 RACTI could take part in Simulations and Contingency plan exercises, by creating and operating an innovative Wi-Fi alert system, for quick and correct information during the crisis period. The local population will form the receivers of such information. As the project proceeds, new user groups and information relay media may be determined (e.g. PDAs, Public Screens) During all project activities, RACTI will collect data, civil protection mechanism indicators and real incidents information, in order to understand the actual needs for the system development. “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008 RACTI Role in the “PROMPT” project

20 Thank you! John Garofalakis Sector for Regional Development, R.A. Computer Technology Institute (RACTI). garofala@cti.gr +30 2610 960430 RACTI: www.cti.gr Sector for Regional Development of RACTI: www.westgate.gr “PRoMPt” Kick-off meeting, PATRAS, 18-19 December 2008

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