Project “Flood Protection”: Press Release
Aug 10, 2020
Press Release - Delivery of equipment from the Region of Central Macedonia to the Fire Brigade for flood management, as part of the project “Flood Protection”
The Governor of the Region of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, handed over equipment for the optimal response to flood incidents to the 2nd Special Unit for Disaster Management (EMAK) of the Fire Brigade.
The equipment is financed through the Strategic Project "Flood Protection" of the CP Interreg V-A "Greece - Bulgaria 2014 - 2020" where the Region of Central Macedonia participates.
The equipment delivered to the 2nd Special Unit for Disaster Management (EMAK) includes:
1. An outboard engine
2. Six waterproof diving suits
3. Ten buoyancy regulators
4. A 3D bottom search system
5. Personal protective equipment for ten lifeguards in rushing waters and floods
6. Protection and safety clothing and footwear
Referring to the European co-financed, cross-border project "Flood Protection" and the participation of the Region of Central Macedonia, Mr. Tzitzikostas announced a series of flood protection interventions that are implemented as part of the project: "Through the project 'Flood Protection' we strengthen the eastern embankment of Lake Kerkini in a total length of 3.7 km. We have already completed the work of waterproofing and strengthening the embankment for the first 1.15 km and in the weeks ahead we will put out the tender announcement for the next two sections with a total length of 2.56 km. Moreover, we acquired a temporary flood defence system that can be placed quickly and, thus, protects infrastructure and buildings from floods, with a total length of 1.3 km. Finally, we are also evaluating the effectiveness of the flood protection measures in Strymon and we are preparing new projects for further protecting the area.”
The Operations Coordinator of the Fire Brigade in Central Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Lt. General P.S. Spyridon Varsamis, referred to the importance of the supply of equipment, obtained through "Flood Protection", in order to upgrade the efficiency and safety of operations of the 2nd EMAK and thanked the Region for close cooperation and support provided to the Fire Brigade.
The Representative of the Managing Authority of the European Territorial Cooperation Programs Alexandros Samaras congratulated the Region of Central Macedonia and the Fire Brigade for their cooperation and the timely implementation of the project.
The Governor of the Region of Central Macedonia, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, handed over equipment for the optimal response to flood incidents to the 2nd Special Unit for Disaster Management (EMAK) of the Fire Brigade.
The equipment is financed through the Strategic Project "Flood Protection" of the CP Interreg V-A "Greece - Bulgaria 2014 - 2020" where the Region of Central Macedonia participates.
The equipment delivered to the 2nd Special Unit for Disaster Management (EMAK) includes:
1. An outboard engine
2. Six waterproof diving suits
3. Ten buoyancy regulators
4. A 3D bottom search system
5. Personal protective equipment for ten lifeguards in rushing waters and floods
6. Protection and safety clothing and footwear
Referring to the European co-financed, cross-border project "Flood Protection" and the participation of the Region of Central Macedonia, Mr. Tzitzikostas announced a series of flood protection interventions that are implemented as part of the project: "Through the project 'Flood Protection' we strengthen the eastern embankment of Lake Kerkini in a total length of 3.7 km. We have already completed the work of waterproofing and strengthening the embankment for the first 1.15 km and in the weeks ahead we will put out the tender announcement for the next two sections with a total length of 2.56 km. Moreover, we acquired a temporary flood defence system that can be placed quickly and, thus, protects infrastructure and buildings from floods, with a total length of 1.3 km. Finally, we are also evaluating the effectiveness of the flood protection measures in Strymon and we are preparing new projects for further protecting the area.”
The Operations Coordinator of the Fire Brigade in Central Macedonia, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Lt. General P.S. Spyridon Varsamis, referred to the importance of the supply of equipment, obtained through "Flood Protection", in order to upgrade the efficiency and safety of operations of the 2nd EMAK and thanked the Region for close cooperation and support provided to the Fire Brigade.
The Representative of the Managing Authority of the European Territorial Cooperation Programs Alexandros Samaras congratulated the Region of Central Macedonia and the Fire Brigade for their cooperation and the timely implementation of the project.
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