Romania observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Disaster Risk Reduction Emergency preparedness IGSU Preventive Information Day Romania

October 13 marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, focusing on the theme ‘Resilience Starts at Home.’ This initiative emphasizes the role of families in identifying household hazards, using equipment safely, and preparing for emergencies such as fires, floods, or earthquakes.

In Romania, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) uses the date to promote ‘Preventive Information Day.’ This campaign aims to replace superstition regarding ‘Friday the 13th’ or ‘Tuesday the 13th’ with practical safety education. Key initiatives include promoting fire prevention, flood awareness, child safety, and reducing risks associated with improvised electrical or gas installations.

Local authorities, such as the IGSU in Botoșani and military firefighters in Bistrița-Năsăud, are conducting community actions, school lessons, evacuation exercises, and open-door days to encourage responsible behavior and emergency preparedness.

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Bistrița-Năsăud · Botoșani · General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations · Romania

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Bistrița-Năsăud military firefighters are conducting school lessons and evacuation exercises. www.observatorbn.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] The IGSU Botoșani branch is participating in the national preventive information campaign. botosani24.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The IGSU holds a ‘Preventive Information Day’ campaign on Tuesday the 13th. botosani24.ro · mesagerulneamt.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] October 13 is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. mesagerulneamt.ro · www.observatorbn.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The theme for this year is ‘Resilience Starts at Home’. mesagerulneamt.ro · www.observatorbn.ro