The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) has warned of potentially disruptive weather expected this weekend. They are coordinating with Met Éireann and local authorities to prepare for hazardous travel conditions and icy footpaths. NDFEM’s National Director, Keith…
The Dutch government is enhancing the country’s resilience against large-scale crises, including armed conflicts and natural disasters. In a recent podcast, Menno Jansen, director of the COT (Institute for Safety and Crisis Management), discusses the implications of a nationwide blackout…
Regional Governor Dimitris Kouretas is actively overseeing efforts to ensure safe transportation in municipalities affected by the Bora weather system, which is bringing heavy rainfall to Larissa, Greece. Special focus is on the coastal areas of Agia and Tempi, where…
The Italian government has declared a 12-month state of emergency in various regions affected by severe weather events in September and October 2024, with financial allocations of nearly 14 million euros directed towards recovery efforts. Additionally, new legislation focused on…
During a recent meeting on flood protection in Macedonia and Thrace, Undersecretary of Interior Kostas Gioulekas emphasized the priority of human life. He discussed using the emergency number 112 for local evacuations if necessary, and the importance of coordination among…
Carlos Mazón, head of Spain’s Valencia region, has admitted to significant errors in managing the country’s deadliest floods in decades, which resulted in 216 fatalities locally and 224 nationwide. During a session in the regional parliament, he apologized for inadequate…
The Central Corfu Municipal Council convenes today to discuss the urgent water crisis affecting the city and surrounding communities in the Achilleion municipality. Mayor Stefanos Poulimenos reported that a request for a state of emergency has been submitted to the…
Eastern Spain, particularly the Valencia region, faces heightened flood risks as officials close schools in anticipation of torrential rains. The national weather agency AEMET has issued an orange alert following severe flooding two weeks ago that resulted in 223 fatalities,…
A FEMA supervisor was terminated after instructing staff to bypass properties displaying support for Donald Trump while assessing damage from Hurricane Milton in Florida. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell condemned the actions as ‘reprehensible,’ emphasizing the agency’s commitment to assisting all…
