Improvement connections between emergency systems of both countries (Portugal - Spain)

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Area of CBC activity	Crisis and Disaster/Emergency Management
Sector of CBC activity	Preparedness
Please, briefly describe the CBC activity you wanted to pursue	A project was initiated designed to improve cross border communication between authorities of both countries for natural and technological disasters. The emergency services and civil protection of EuroACE region are already well acquainted with each other and have a good working relationship. There were identified several areas of common interest for improvement. Exchange of information; appointment of a Master manager for emergencies; Adaptation protocols for emergency situations, between Portugal and Spain; Development of a resource database for civil protection to the euroregion
Border areas (states involved)	PortugalSpain
Institution	EuroACE – Euroregion of Alentejo, Centro and ExtremaduraPortuguese administrator CCDR Alentejo, CCDR Centro, Spanish administrator Xunta de Extremadura
Contact details	Sónia Ramalhinho, Subdirector-General, General Directorate for Local AuthoritiesPhone: +351 213 133 000 mail to:soniamendes@dgal.pt
Year of record	2012

Improvement connections between emergency systems of both countries (Portugal – Spain)