Thessaloniki hosts earthquake simulation event

The Hellenic Rescue Team is conducting a two-day earthquake simulation event at the Thessaloniki waterfront, near the Royal Theater. The initiative offers the public and students a free, immersive experience using a specially equipped truck designed to simulate the conditions of a 6-magnitude earthquake within a controlled and safe environment.

Participants can learn about seismic risks, essential safety measures before, during, and after an earthquake, and the importance of emergency preparedness, such as maintaining an emergency kit. The event also features demonstrations by search and rescue dogs to show how they operate in building collapse scenarios.

This activity is part of the European project ‘Black Sea Unites Against Natural Disasters’ (BSUAND), which aims to enhance societal resilience and cooperation among organizations to improve natural disaster prevention and response.