Romania participates in a European campaign to prepare the population for disasterstranslated

Romania participates in a European campaign dedicated to preparing the population for emergency situations, launched on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, informs Agerpres.

Running until December 2026 in seven member states of the European Union, the initiative aims to inform the public about preventive measures and cooperation between countries in case of calamities.

The campaign, titled "Acting as one: Preparing today. Ready for tomorrow", was launched on Tuesday by the European Union's Department for Civil Protection and is part of the European Commission's wider effort, "Protecting what matters".

The need to strengthen prevention measures is evidenced by the scale of natural disasters in recent years. In 2026, wildfires affected more than 669,000 hectares in Europe, exceeding the area recorded in the same period of the previous year.

At the same time, floods cause economic damage estimated at 8.6 billion euros annually in the European Union, affecting homes, infrastructure and entire communities.

Emergency interventions Through this initiative, the European authorities aim to…