Ahmet Hamdi USTA Deputy General Director General Directorate of Civil Defence TURKEY

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Republic of TurkeyMinistry of Interior

Ahmet Hamdi USTAAhmet Hamdi USTADeputy General DirectorDeputy General Director

General DirectorateGeneral Directorate of of Civil Defence Civil DefenceTURKEYTURKEY

DISASTER MANAGEMENTDISASTER MANAGEMENT IIN TURKEYN TURKEY

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I. I. IntroductionIntroduction

II. II. Legal FrameworkLegal Framework for Disaster Management System for Disaster Management System

III. III. Main Main ResponsResponsiibleble Bodies for Disasters and Other Bodies for Disasters and Other

Emergencies Emergencies

IV. IV. The Present The Present CrisisCrisis Management System Management System

V. V. The The OrganisationOrganisation of the Civil of the Civil Defence General DirectorateDefence General Directorate

VI. VI. The Civil Defence CollegeThe Civil Defence College

VII. VII. The Re-structuring WorksThe Re-structuring Works

VIII. VIII. Professional Search and Rescue TeamProfessional Search and Rescue Teamss

IX. IX. Volunteer Guidance and Cooperation ProcedureVolunteer Guidance and Cooperation Procedure..

X.X. Possibilities for cooperation with the EU and EU Member Possibilities for cooperation with the EU and EU Member

StatesStates

Presentation Plan

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I. IntroductionI. Introduction

92% of our country is under the risk 92% of our country is under the risk of earthquakeof earthquake,,

North Anatolian Fault ZoneNorth Anatolian Fault Zone,, East Anatolian Fault ZoneEast Anatolian Fault Zone,,South-Aegean Graben SystemSouth-Aegean Graben System,,East Anatolian OverlapEast Anatolian Overlap..

Earthquakes, landsllides, floodsEarthquakes, landsllides, floodsavalanches, rock-fall, firesavalanches, rock-fall, fires

Industrial hazards, NBCR threats, Industrial hazards, NBCR threats, accidents, environmental pollutionaccidents, environmental pollution

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Law on Law on Civil Defence (1958)Civil Defence (1958)

Law on Measures Regarding Disasters (1959)Law on Measures Regarding Disasters (1959)

Prime Ministry Crisis Management Center Regulations (1997)Prime Ministry Crisis Management Center Regulations (1997)

DDecree on Mandatory Earthquake Insurance (2000)ecree on Mandatory Earthquake Insurance (2000)

Guidance on Participation of Volunteers in Civil Protection Services Guidance on Participation of Volunteers in Civil Protection Services (2000)(2000)

Decree Establishing the Prime Ministry Emergency Management Decree Establishing the Prime Ministry Emergency Management GeneralGeneral Directorate (2000)Directorate (2000)

Regulations on the Establishment, Responsibilities, Operational Regulations on the Establishment, Responsibilities, Operational Principles and Fundamentals of Civil Protection Search and Rescue Principles and Fundamentals of Civil Protection Search and Rescue Units (2000)Units (2000)

Regulations on Construction in Natural Disaster Prone Areas (2002)

Legal Framework Legal Framework for Disaster Management Systemfor Disaster Management System

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AA- - General Directorate of Turkish Emergency ManagementGeneral Directorate of Turkish Emergency Management

(Prime Ministry)(Prime Ministry)

BB- - General Directorate of Civil DefenceGeneral Directorate of Civil Defence (Ministry of Interior) (Ministry of Interior)

CC- - General Directorate of Disaster AffairsGeneral Directorate of Disaster Affairs (Ministry of (Ministry of

Settlement and Public Works)Settlement and Public Works)

DD- Turkish - Turkish Red CrescentRed Crescent Society Society

III– Main III– Main ResponsResponsiible ble Bodies FBodies For or DiDisasters and sasters and Other EOther Emergencmergenciies es in Center in Center

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Emergency Management General DirectorateEmergency Management General Directorate of Prime Ministry of Prime Ministry

It has been established after the major earthquakes of August 17It has been established after the major earthquakes of August 17 th th

and November 12and November 12thth of 1999. of 1999. Tasks:Tasks:

I. I. Establish and coordinate emergency management centers Establish and coordinate emergency management centers in in governmentgovernment d departments and agenciesepartments and agencies

IIII.. Monitor and evaluate implementation of measures and Monitor and evaluate implementation of measures and preparation preparation of short-of short- & long-term plans& long-term plans

IIIIII.. CCoordinate the utilization of all types of land, sea and air oordinate the utilization of all types of land, sea and air transporttransport vehicles and rescue/relief equipmentvehicles and rescue/relief equipment

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GeneralGeneral DirectorateDirectorate of of Civil DefenceCivil Defence

The General Directorate of Civil Defence was established within the Ministry of The General Directorate of Civil Defence was established within the Ministry of Interior as an one of the main units.Interior as an one of the main units.

Tasks:Tasks:

I. I. Fulfill civil defence functions through provincial and district Civil Fulfill civil defence functions through provincial and district Civil Defence Defence Directorates & civil defence experts within public & private Directorates & civil defence experts within public & private institutionsinstitutions

II. II. SSet up civil protection and defence services nationwide andet up civil protection and defence services nationwide and to ensure the to ensure the planning, implementation,planning, implementation, coordination coordination aand supervision of measures in nd supervision of measures in government and private establishmentsgovernment and private establishments

III.III. Plan and implement all activities for non-armedPlan and implement all activities for non-armed protection,protection, emergency emergency assistance and first aidassistance and first aid

IV.IV. Set standards for fire departments, educate their staff, supervise Set standards for fire departments, educate their staff, supervise and and coordinate them for coordinate them for fire protection and preventionfire protection and prevention

V.V. Train civil defence personnel and create public awarenessTrain civil defence personnel and create public awareness

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General Directorate of Disaster Relief AffairsGeneral Directorate of Disaster Relief Affairs

This organisation goes on its function under the frame of the Ministry of This organisation goes on its function under the frame of the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement.Public Works and Settlement.

Tasks:Tasks:

I. I. Implement & coordinate emergency relief operations after Implement & coordinate emergency relief operations after disastersdisasters

II. II. Implement short- & long-term measures for immediate Implement short- & long-term measures for immediate temporary temporary sheltering sheltering

III.III. Determine disaster prone areas and take necessary mitigation Determine disaster prone areas and take necessary mitigation measuresmeasures

IV. IV. Determine and ensure implementation of alDetermine and ensure implementation of alll measures measures and and principles to principles to ensure minimum loss of life and assets in ensure minimum loss of life and assets in disaster disaster prone prone areasareas

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Turkish Red Crescent Organisation (NGO)Turkish Red Crescent Organisation (NGO)

In cooperation with the relevant Institutions this non-govermental In cooperation with the relevant Institutions this non-govermental institution can be counted down as follows:institution can be counted down as follows:

I. I. OrganizesOrganizes humanitarianhumanitarian relief relief ((food, clothfood, clotheses, blanket, blanketss,, tent tentss etc.)etc.) and and provideprovidess temporary accommodationtemporary accommodation and other and other urgent urgent needs needs ofof victimsvictims

IIII. . AAssists in the delivery of national and international ssists in the delivery of national and international assistanceassistance (including medical teams & equipment, blood/blood products(including medical teams & equipment, blood/blood products andand theirtheir storage & distribution) storage & distribution)

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A) A) Central Crisis ManagementCentral Crisis Managementa) Prime Ministry Crisis Management Centera) Prime Ministry Crisis Management Center

Prime Ministry Crisis Management Center was established in 1997 to showPrime Ministry Crisis Management Center was established in 1997 to show activity during the crisis time.activity during the crisis time.

The centre is combined ministers and all chief representatives of relevant The centre is combined ministers and all chief representatives of relevant ministries and it is responsible for directing all preparations and activities ministries and it is responsible for directing all preparations and activities needed to prevent, mitigate, and stop all issues that arise during crisis for needed to prevent, mitigate, and stop all issues that arise during crisis for national interests.national interests.

For the implementation of services and activities needed, it ensures all For the implementation of services and activities needed, it ensures all coordination, cooperation and common activitycoordination, cooperation and common activity among the General Staff of among the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, relevant ministries and other associated the Turkish Armed Forces, relevant ministries and other associated institutions in order to minimize the negative consequences of the crisis.institutions in order to minimize the negative consequences of the crisis.

IV-IV-The Present The Present Crisis Crisis Management SystemManagement System

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Prime ministry crisis management center consistPrime ministry crisis management center consistss of of the the ffoollowing llowing

sections. These are ;sections. These are ;

The crisis coordination councilThe crisis coordination council,,

The crisis evaluation and follow – up councilThe crisis evaluation and follow – up council,,

The secretariatThe secretariat..

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Crisis Management Centerof the Prime Ministry

CrisisCoordination Council

Crisis Evaluation and Follow up Council Secretariat

Prime Ministry or Related Ministry of State General Staff of Turkish Armed ForcesMinistry of State

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Defense

Ministry of Interior

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Education

Ministry of Public Works and Settlement

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Transportation

Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Social Security and WorkMinistry of Industry and Trade

Ministry of Energy and Natural SourcesMinistry of Environment and ForestGeneral Secretariat of National Security Council

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Crisis Centers of the Ministries, Public Crisis Centers of the Ministries, Public IInstitutions, and Organizations nstitutions, and Organizations

are also established with the leadership of the senior-level staff. are also established with the leadership of the senior-level staff.

Centers are responsible for coordination, implementation and Centers are responsible for coordination, implementation and

administration of the operational tasks of the relevant ministries, administration of the operational tasks of the relevant ministries,

public institutions, and organizations.public institutions, and organizations.

b) Crisis Management Centers of Related Ministriesb) Crisis Management Centers of Related Ministries

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The Governor, who is the general administrator of the province is The Governor, who is the general administrator of the province is

also the head of the Provincial Crisis Management. He is responsible also the head of the Provincial Crisis Management. He is responsible

for all the activities during any type of disasters and crisis.for all the activities during any type of disasters and crisis.

He is representatives of the government in the provinces or districts. He is representatives of the government in the provinces or districts.

In the name of government he can coll for all the public and private In the name of government he can coll for all the public and private

enterprises and military units if needed.enterprises and military units if needed.

B) ProvincialB) Provincial Crisis Management Crisis Management

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B- Provincial Crisis Management Center

Governor or Deputy Governor

Commander of Garrison

Mayor

Commander of Gendarme

Director of Civil Defense

Director of Finance

Director of Education

Director of Public Works and Settlement

Director of Healthy

Director of Agriculture

Director of Environment and ForestDirector of Rural Affairs

Director of Electricity Corporation

Director of Telecommunication

Director of Water Supplies

Director of Highway

Police Chief

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THE PRESENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CHART

PRIME MINISTRY

General Directorate of

Emergency Management

National & International

Sources

Regional Crisis

Management Center

Crisis Area

Prime Ministry Crisis

Management Center

Crisis Centers at

Crisis Centers at

Regional Directoratesof Ministries

Crisis Centers at

Lower Units of Regional

Directorates

Crisis Centers at

Provincial Garrison Commands

Crisis Centers at

Town Garrison Commands

Relevant Ministries and General Staff HQ

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The General Directorate of Civil Defence The General Directorate of Civil Defence is is one of the main unitsone of the main units of of the Ministry of Interiorthe Ministry of Interior. It functions according to act 7126 passed in . It functions according to act 7126 passed in 1959. 1959.

The Ministry of Interior in Turkey is responsible of the realization of The Ministry of Interior in Turkey is responsible of the realization of civil defence services. The General Directorate of Civil Defence has civil defence services. The General Directorate of Civil Defence has been carrying out these services under the been carrying out these services under the authority authority of the Ministry of of the Ministry of Interior. Interior.

The Turkish Civil Defence Organisation is a civilian establishment that The Turkish Civil Defence Organisation is a civilian establishment that performs the duties of search and rescue, first aid and other moral performs the duties of search and rescue, first aid and other moral services behind the front.services behind the front.

V-V- The Organisation The Organisation of the General of the General DirectorateDirectorate of Civil Defence of Civil Defence

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ORGANISATION OF GDCDORGANISATION OF GDCD

GDCD consists of GDCD consists of

• Central OrganisationCentral Organisation

• Provincial OrganisationProvincial Organisation

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CENTRAL ORGANISATION

SEARCH, RESCUEAND OPERATION

DIVISION

PLANNING ANDTECHNICAL DIVISION

EQUIPMEND ANDFINANCIAL DIVISION

DEFENSE SECRETARY

DIVISION

WARNING ANDDETECTION SECTION

PLANNING ANDCOORDINATION

SECTION

PROCESSING ANDCOMMUNICATION

SECTION

OPERATION ANDUNITS SECTION

DISASTER AND FIREAFFAIRS SECTION

BUDGET SECTION

TECHNICAL SECTION

PERSONNEL SECTION

ORGANISATION ANDEDUCATION

SECTION

FUNDSECTION

LEGISLATION ANDINSPECTION SECTION

PUBLICATION ANDPROMOTION

SECTION

MOBILISATIONSECTION

DEFENSE SECTION

ADMINISTRATIONSERVICES SECTION

EQUIPMENT ANDFINANCIAL SECTION

CIVIL DEFENSECOLLEGE

NATO AND FOREIGNAFFAIRS SECTION

PROTECTIVE SECURITYSECTION

GENERAL DIRECTOR

DEPUTIES OF GENERAL DIRECTOR

Planning andAssessmentCommittee

ORGANISATION ANDEDUCATION DIVISION

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PROVINCIAL ORGANISATION

PROTECTIONGUIDANCE

CIVIL DEFENSESERVICES

CIVIL DEFENCEASSISTANT SERVICES

ADANA

AFYON

ANKARA

BURSA

DİYARBAKIR

ERZURUM

İSTANBUL

İZMİR

SAKARYA

SAMSUN

VAN

CIVIL DEFENSELOCAL FORCES

Emergency RescueAnd Relief Teams

Province and District Civil Defence Organisation and

Protection Guidance

Civil Defense OrganizationsOf Public and Private Bodies

And Institutions

DIRECTORATES DISTRICT

CIVIL DEFENSE

Civil Defense Search And Rescue Teams

DIRECTORATES OF PROVINCIAL CIVIL

DEFENSE


CIVIL DEFENSE SEARCH AND RESCUE UNITS

GOVERNOR OF PROVINCEGOVERNOR OF PROVINCE

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VI- VI- Civil Defence CollegeCivil Defence College• Established in1960 in AnkaraEstablished in1960 in Ankara

• Only education and training Only education and training institution which provides institution which provides specialized trainingspecialized training

• Trains the civil defence staff, Trains the civil defence staff, fire fighter trainers and general fire fighter trainers and general population trainerspopulation trainers

•The main training fields are: The main training fields are: civil defence, NBC, search and civil defence, NBC, search and rescue, fire disaster risks and rescue, fire disaster risks and protection methods, planning protection methods, planning of mobilization and war of mobilization and war situationsituation

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Disaster Response Before 1999 Earthquakes

VII-VII-The Re-structuring WorksThe Re-structuring Works

The disasters were responded by:The disasters were responded by:

a) provincial emergency assistance and rescue teama) provincial emergency assistance and rescue teamss

b) limited personb) limited personnnel dispatched from the el dispatched from the HQHQ of Ministry of Ministry

c) the conscripts who were called for duty by the provincial c) the conscripts who were called for duty by the provincial governors if deemed necessarygovernors if deemed necessary

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Lessons LearnedDead Dead : 18.243 Injured : 48.900 Collepse building: 377.879: 18.243 Injured : 48.900 Collepse building: 377.879

• The number of the provincial teams were insufficientThe number of the provincial teams were insufficient,,

• The conscripts coming from other provinces were not able The conscripts coming from other provinces were not able to gather on to gather on time, were reluctant, were not in sufficient numbers and lacked time, were reluctant, were not in sufficient numbers and lacked technical technical support support ,,

• TheThe conscripts in the disaster area conscripts in the disaster area became became victimsvictims themselves,themselves,

• The participation of The participation of volunteersvolunteers to the civil defence services to the civil defence services were were insufficient.insufficient.

Therefore, the system didn’t work well.Therefore, the system didn’t work well.

The affeThe affeccting huge areas and striking the most richest region of Turkey as ting huge areas and striking the most richest region of Turkey as economicaleconomicallyly the Marmara Earthquake ha the Marmara Earthquake hass showed the lack of the existence showed the lack of the existence structure and so the necessity of the restructurstructure and so the necessity of the restructuringing..

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TheThesese experiences gained indicated that response to experiences gained indicated that response to disasters requires:disasters requires:

a)a) Properly equipped and trained professional teamsProperly equipped and trained professional teams

b)b) Planned and coordinated cooperation with volunteer teamsPlanned and coordinated cooperation with volunteer teams

c)c) Preparedness for initial response at community levelPreparedness for initial response at community level

d) Increase number of units & technical assetsd) Increase number of units & technical assets

e) Increase speed of mobilization and movement of units from outside e) Increase speed of mobilization and movement of units from outside the areathe area

It proved that the activities of search and rescue in disasters have to be It proved that the activities of search and rescue in disasters have to be performed by the professional equipped teams. performed by the professional equipped teams.

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Each unit consists of 120 search and rescue technicians.

The various changes were The various changes were done by done by differentdifferent regulations. Units and regulations. Units and teams were established teams were established According to Act 586 in According to Act 586 in 1999.1999.

Civil Defense Search and Civil Defense Search and Rescue units were built in Rescue units were built in 11 Province and each 11 Province and each units is responsible units is responsible between 5 – 10 between 5 – 10 provinces in their area in provinces in their area in 2001.2001.

VIII. Professional Search and Rescue Units and Teams

Other Civil Defense Search and Other Civil Defense Search and Rescue teams 10Rescue teams 10 –– 30 tec30 techhnicians nicians in 70 Provinces were established in 70 Provinces were established

as well.as well.

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1. Headquarters (Offices and social facilities),2. Maintenance facilities,3. Stores and fitness centre,4. The training centre for dogs,5. Field training and tribune,6. Rescue pool,7. Helicopter port,8. Fuel station,9. Trafo and generator building.

Civil Defence Search and Rescue Unit

Campuses

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Training Facilities and ActivitiesTraining Facilities and Activities

•Simulation centre with 3-D shaking tableSimulation centre with 3-D shaking table

•Fire training centre for fire fightersFire training centre for fire fighters

•Rubble training field for SAR personnel and volunteersRubble training field for SAR personnel and volunteers

•Search dog trainingsSearch dog trainings

•Trainings to officers from governmental organisations, NGOs and Trainings to officers from governmental organisations, NGOs and studentsstudents

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FIRE TOWER and FIRE TOWER and FULL DAMAGED and COLLAPSED FULL DAMAGED and COLLAPSED

BUILDINGBUILDING

SIMULATION CENTER SIMULATION CENTER

3-D SHAKING TABLE3-D SHAKING TABLE

SSimulation center for 120 personsimulation center for 120 persons was built in Ankara in 2003. was built in Ankara in 2003. TThat hat can be movecan be moved d three-dimensithree-dimension on and will be able to test the and will be able to test the eartearthhquakes in the variquakes in the varieety ty magnitude. magnitude.

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IX- Volunteer Guidance and Cooperation IX- Volunteer Guidance and Cooperation ProcedureProcedure

Following 1999 earthquakes the sensitivity of Turkish society has Following 1999 earthquakes the sensitivity of Turkish society has increased dramatically and more than 100 SAR teams were increased dramatically and more than 100 SAR teams were established by volunteer groups nationwide.established by volunteer groups nationwide.

Thousands of citizens applied to be trained as responders by the Thousands of citizens applied to be trained as responders by the Civil Defense.Civil Defense.

““The Guidance relating Procedures of the Participating in the Civil The Guidance relating Procedures of the Participating in the Civil Defence Services of Volunteers” were put into effect in May 2000Defence Services of Volunteers” were put into effect in May 2000

The aim of this Guidance is to enable and regulate the participation The aim of this Guidance is to enable and regulate the participation of volunteer citizens and citizen groups into civil defense services, It of volunteer citizens and citizen groups into civil defense services, It defines and regulates the mutual responsibilities of volunteers and defines and regulates the mutual responsibilities of volunteers and the Civil Defence organisation.the Civil Defence organisation.

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Voluntary organisations that participate in the civil defence Voluntary organisations that participate in the civil defence services should sign the protocol; services should sign the protocol;

With General Directorate of Civil Defence if they have been With General Directorate of Civil Defence if they have been organised more than one province,organised more than one province,

With the Directorates of Province Civil Defence, if they have been With the Directorates of Province Civil Defence, if they have been organised in one province,organised in one province,

With the Directorates of District Civil Defence, if they have been With the Directorates of District Civil Defence, if they have been organised in one district.organised in one district.

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Number of organisations joined at nationwide level : Number of organisations joined at nationwide level : 1717

Number of organisations joined at provincial levels : Number of organisations joined at provincial levels : 9944

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Training subjects in this Guidance are:Training subjects in this Guidance are:

a)a) Search and Rescue, First aid.Search and Rescue, First aid.

b)b) Social assistance Social assistance

c)c) Using the light rescue equipmentsUsing the light rescue equipments

d)d) Fire extinguishingFire extinguishing

e)e) Removing the debrisRemoving the debris

f)f) NBC determination and decontamination NBC determination and decontamination

g)g) Working in the field by participating in the exercisesWorking in the field by participating in the exercises

h)h) Training of search dogsTraining of search dogs

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CCommon activities with volunteer organisations are as follows;ommon activities with volunteer organisations are as follows;

TurkeyTurkey AbroadAbroad

II. . 1995 Afyon-Dinar Earthquake1995 Afyon-Dinar Earthquake II. . 2001 El Salvador2001 El Salvador

IIII. . 1998 Adana-Ceyhan Earthquake1998 Adana-Ceyhan Earthquake IIII. . 2001 India2001 India

IIIIII. . 1999 Marmara Earthquake1999 Marmara Earthquake IIIIII. . 2003 Algeria2003 Algeria

IVIV. . 1999 Bolu-Düzce Earthquake1999 Bolu-Düzce Earthquake IVIV. . 2003 Iran2003 Iran

VV. . 2002 Afyon-Sultandağ Earthquake 2002 Afyon-Sultandağ Earthquake V.V. 2005 Pakistan2005 Pakistan

VIVI. . 2003 Bingöl Earthquake2003 Bingöl Earthquake

Mobilisation and deployment of volunteers to disaster areas are coordinated by Mobilisation and deployment of volunteers to disaster areas are coordinated by local civil defence organisationslocal civil defence organisations

It is a rule of this GuIt is a rule of this Guiidance that volunteer organisations should workdance that volunteer organisations should work with with the the

cooperationcooperation of the Civil Defence Professional of the Civil Defence Professionalss while working together. while working together.

WorkWorkiing Together ng Together wiwith th TThe he VVolunteer olunteer O Organrganiisatsatiionsons

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Existing Relations;Existing Relations;

General Directorate of Civil Defence of Ministry of Interior is a focal General Directorate of Civil Defence of Ministry of Interior is a focal point for MIC. Since 2000, It has participated in the meetings of point for MIC. Since 2000, It has participated in the meetings of General Directors of EU, EEA and Candidate Countries. Our Ministry General Directors of EU, EEA and Candidate Countries. Our Ministry consider to sign MoU with EU to join Civil Protection Mechanism.consider to sign MoU with EU to join Civil Protection Mechanism.

X. POSSIBILITIES FOR COOPERATION WITH X. POSSIBILITIES FOR COOPERATION WITH THE EU AND EU MEMBER COUNTRIESTHE EU AND EU MEMBER COUNTRIES

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Our Organisation takes part in the Steering Committee of EUROMED Our Organisation takes part in the Steering Committee of EUROMED Bridge Programme. Representatives of our organisation and other Bridge Programme. Representatives of our organisation and other related institutions have actively participated in self-training related institutions have actively participated in self-training workshops, exchange of experts programmes and exercises workshops, exchange of experts programmes and exercises organised within this Project. organised within this Project.

In this framework of this Project, GDCD organised a workshop on In this framework of this Project, GDCD organised a workshop on “Urban Risk Management” in İstanbul in 2006. Also we will host “the “Urban Risk Management” in İstanbul in 2006. Also we will host “the Second Meeting Directors of National Civil Protection/ Civil Defence Second Meeting Directors of National Civil Protection/ Civil Defence School” to be held in İstanbul on March, 17-18, 2008.School” to be held in İstanbul on March, 17-18, 2008.

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GDCC joined in the Project on “Promotion of volunteer in civil GDCC joined in the Project on “Promotion of volunteer in civil protection in the EU Member States and EEA Countries on the basis protection in the EU Member States and EEA Countries on the basis of the recommendation of common standars” carried out by THW. It of the recommendation of common standars” carried out by THW. It is also taking part at the moment in the Project on “Assessment is also taking part at the moment in the Project on “Assessment manual of best practices in various types of emergencies” carried manual of best practices in various types of emergencies” carried out THW and French Civil Defence and Security Directorate.out THW and French Civil Defence and Security Directorate.

Turkey and Greece signed the Protocol on The Formation of a Joint Turkey and Greece signed the Protocol on The Formation of a Joint Hellenic-Turkish Standby Disaster Response Unit to improve Hellenic-Turkish Standby Disaster Response Unit to improve cooperation and response to disaster jointly. In order to implement cooperation and response to disaster jointly. In order to implement this Protocol a joint exercise was conducted successfuly in Ankara this Protocol a joint exercise was conducted successfuly in Ankara in December 2006.in December 2006.

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Cooperation Areas for the future;Cooperation Areas for the future;

Turkey has much experiences with natural disasters. Lessons Turkey has much experiences with natural disasters. Lessons learned showed that disaster management can only be achieved by learned showed that disaster management can only be achieved by strong strong institutional structuringinstitutional structuring, early warning systems, knowledge , early warning systems, knowledge sharing, improving of operational capacity, risk reduction efforts and sharing, improving of operational capacity, risk reduction efforts and enhancing the educational and awareness capacity. enhancing the educational and awareness capacity.

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Turkey has reviewed and renewed her understanding of civil Turkey has reviewed and renewed her understanding of civil protection. Because our organisation intends to join EU Civil protection. Because our organisation intends to join EU Civil Protection Mechanism and aims at increasing its capacity to higher Protection Mechanism and aims at increasing its capacity to higher level, it opens especially the following cooperation areas:level, it opens especially the following cooperation areas:

Early WarningEarly Warning Information exchange on EU civil protection arrangements and Information exchange on EU civil protection arrangements and activitiesactivities Participation in EU projects and other activities (administrative Participation in EU projects and other activities (administrative and financial procedures-how to prepare and run/participate a and financial procedures-how to prepare and run/participate a Project or other activitiesProject or other activities Operational capacity (receiving international assistance, Operational capacity (receiving international assistance, participation in international civil protection interventionsparticipation in international civil protection interventions

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THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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Deputy General Director General Directorate of Civil Defence

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