Consular Training

Prague and Vyškov23 – 25 June 2009

David PavlitaConsular Department

Crisis exercise I.

Background Republic Alisia - developing country

somewhere in Africa Unstable Government, tourist industry, poor economy Rising opposition Civil unrest

Crisis SITCEN – Council GS tool for monitoring and evaluation of

crisis Activation of CCA - Crisis Coordination Arrangements Decision to evacuate all EU citizens

Managing the mounting crisis Risk Assessment – EU COMCEN website

Legal basis 96/409/CSFP: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of

the Member States, meeting within Council of 26 June 1996 on the establishment of an emergency travel document

95/553/EC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within Council of 19 December 1995 regarding protection for citizens of the European Union by diplomatic and consular representatives

Role of the consular officer I. Communicate – keep everybody informed

Compatriots• Voluntary registration - personal details, contact information• Website, phone, notice board – where to go, what to bring• Local wardens, honorary consuls – spread information among compatriots

LCC – sharing information• Establishing common practices – how to inform each other, representation• Exchange of phone numbers• Common gathering places (safe zones) for evacuees

Lead state – supply data• Situation reports, lists of evacuees• Agreements on assistance – if necessary

Capital – supply data Host state – ask for assistance (if possible)

• Armed escort to safety (airport, border)• Situation reports• NGOs, ICRC, foundations

Cooperate – help others, be flexible, be visible Keep calm

Evacuation luggage

Name tagged backpack, travelling bag or suitcase on wheels

Supplies for 2 – 3 days for each evacuee Recommended weight - 25 kg (adult), 10 kg (child) –

each person must be able to carry his/her own luggage

Content of the Evacuation luggage

1. Food, drinks and food utensils Basic non-perishable foods, ideally canned, well packed

bread Drinking water, small amount of alcohol (disinfection use) Small stores, a small bowl and cutlery

Content of the Evacuation luggage

2. ID and valuables Passports, Identification cards, cash money, credit cards,

insurance policies and valuables

Content of the Evacuation luggage

3. Medicaments and hygiene Medicaments Toilet articles Cosmetics

4. Clothes and outdoor equipment

Spare underwear, clothes, shoes, plastic raincoat

sleeping bag or blanket

Content of the Evacuation luggage

5. Tools, utensils, free time stuff Portable radio Cellular phone Torch Chargers, spare batteries Pocket knife, matches, sewing kit and other oddments Books, magazines, toys Pen, papers

Consular officer – lists of evacuees, contact numbers, blanc ETDs, round stamps, first aid kit, satellite phone, camera, maps, …

• Identification – reflex vest, national flags, embassy logo• Each officer• Each car, bus, train, plane

• Cars – full tank + reserve canister

Crisis exercise II. One family was kidnapped during its journey to a

designated evacuation point Members of the family were brutally interrogated One family member died All lost their passports

Role of the consular officer II. Provide assistance

Travel documents• Passports• ETD• Adding children into parent‘s passport

Legalization of documents• Birth, Marriage certificates• Citizenship documents

Repatriation – contacts to morgues Organizing visas – cooperation with embassies in neighbourhood

countries Food, water Unexpected expenditures Medevac – post-crisis medical treatment of the host state‘s citizens

The End Thank you for your attention