About the project:
The “Sustainable Joint Network of the Emergency Situations in Banat” project was designed to address the challenges of managing cross-border emergencies in the Banat region, specifically in Caraș-Severin and Timiș counties in Romania and the South Banat district in Serbia. The initiative recognised the increasing frequency of natural disasters, such as floods, forest fires, and storms, due to climate change. The core goal was to enhance the operational and institutional capacity of local authorities to prevent, mitigate, and respond to these emergencies in a coordinated and effective manner.
The project established a joint intervention framework, fostering collaboration among partners to create a unified approach to disaster management. A key achievement was the development of a Green IT Platform Warning Joint Network, which serves as a crucial tool for communication and early warning. By providing essential equipment, delivering specialised training, and organising tactical exercises, the project significantly improved the readiness and response capabilities of the involved regions.
Code: RORS-283
Financing Programme: Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Romania-Serbia Programme (2014-2020)
Implementation period: 6 August 2019 – 5 February 2022
Budget: €1,492,546.64
KEY OBJECTIVES
- To strengthen the operational and institutional capacity of local authorities to manage cross-border emergencies.
- To establish a joint intervention framework for improved prevention, mitigation, and response to disasters.
- To create a unified Green IT Platform Warning Joint Network for enhanced communication.
- To provide emergency equipment and specialised training to improve response capabilities.
- To conduct public awareness campaigns to educate the community on disaster preparedness.
THE PARTNERSHIP
Caraș-Severin County Council – RO;
Caraș-Severin County Inspectorate for Emergency Situations „Semenic” – RO;
City of Vrsac – RS;
Inter-community Development Association for the Management of Emergency Situation – ADIVEST – RO.
KEY RESULTS
- A joint intervention framework was established, improving cross-border cooperation in managing emergencies and environmental accidents.
- A Green IT Platform Warning Joint Network was created, enhancing communication and early warning systems.
- A total of 140 pieces of emergency equipment were delivered to the partner institutions, strengthening their operational capacity.
- The project reached over 219,000 people through training, tactical exercises, and awareness campaigns, significantly improving community preparedness.
- The project was awarded the DKMT Excellence Award in 2023 for its significant impact on the Danube–Kris–Mureș–Tisa Euroregion.
Below you can watch a public awareness campaign to prevent environmental risks and emergency situations: “HELP US TO SAVE YOU!”,
Take a look at the official brochure for the “Sustainable Joint Network of the Emergency Situations in Banat” project: