Advanced Preparedness

Strengthen neighbourhood-level coordination for disaster risk reduction 

Empowering teenagers with the knowledge and skills to assist in emergencies 

The Finnish comprehensive security model is a networked, whole-of-society framework that ensures societal resilience during crises through local responsibility, preparedness networks, exercises, and a culture of trust.

The Climate Shelters Network offers free, accessible spaces maintained at comfortable temperatures (26°C in summer, 21°C in winter) throughout Barcelona. These include libraries, civic centers, museums, schools, parks, and sports facilities that maintain their regular functions while serving as climate refuges. The network also includes "micro-shelters" - smaller establishments like pharmacies and shops offering temporary relief.

Disaster preparedness educational programmes for children and youth.

Safe Village and Safe People (Aldeia Segura Pessoas Seguras) are two complementary programmes created by Council of Ministers Resolution 157-A/2017 in Portugal to protect people in the urban/forest interface. The programmes respond to the risk of wildfires in areas where communities and forests intersect (urban/forest interface), aiming to reduce wildfire impacts on people, property, and infrastructure.

Youth Clubs for raising awareness on civil protection and emergency preparedness.

Activities for foreigners to build skills and awareness for disaster safety.

A series of VR videos that help people experience disasters and learn how to prepare for disasters.

The app delivers disaster preparedness information tailored to the user's profile.