Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O.) M.E.P.P.W.

Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O.) M.E.P.P.W. Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Earthquake Policy of the MEPPW Two institutions involved: • E.P.P.O. (Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization)was founded in 1983. E.P.P.O. is a Legal Entity of Public Law and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Environment,Physical Planning and Public Works. • E.R.D. (Earthquake Reconstruction Directorate) Directorate within MEPPW Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Scientific Commitee for Seismotectonics Scientific Committee for Earthquake Engineering Scientific Committee for Social protection Permanent Scientific Committee for the Design Code Emergency Planning Dpt. Emergency Response and Aid Provision Dpt. Training and information Dpt. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT GENERAL DIRECTOR STRUCTURE OF E.P.P.O. EARTHQUAKE CIVIL PROTECTION DIVISION EARTHQUAKE PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DIVISION Programming Dpt. Administrative Dpt Secretariat Dpt. Seismotectonics Dpt. Finance Dpt. Earthquake Engineering Dpt. Finance Control Dpt. PERMANENT SCIENTIFIC COMMITEES Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

OASP (Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization) • Mainly pre-earthquake action • First response after earthquake Especially in the sectors of : - Information, - Mobilization - Planning the institutional frame of reconstruction measures Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

E.R.D.(directorate within MEPPW) Main activities after the earthquake • Temporary accommodation • Reconstruction in regions affected Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

EARTHQUAKE POLICYAFFECTING CONSTRUCTIONS • PRE-Earthquake actions (Prevention, readiness, planning, information) • POST-earthquake actions (Management of emergencies caused, especially in the sectors of aid, accommodation and reconstruction) Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Inspection and signposting on buildings Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Athens Earthquake 7-9-1999 (Earthquake Reconstruction Department) Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

EPPO-Targets set before an earthquake • Investigation and estimation of Risk • Strengthening buildings • Education and Information • Planning readiness measures • Upgrade scientific knowledge and technology Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

EPPO ACTIVITIES Investigation and estimation of RiskA NEW Map of “earthquake risk ” introduced (year 2004) Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Seismic Hazard of Greece (map as from 1-1-2004) Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Strengthening buildings • New “Greek design code” (year 2001) • New “Greek code of Reinforced concrete” (year 2001) • Program of pre-earthquake check of public buildings • Regulation of repairs of buildings Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Education and Information • Education in schools • Booklets published and distributed in schools “Earthquake- knowledge is protection” “memorandum of actions for protection in schools” • Informative CD Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Instructions for self protection Preparation • Prepare a family plan • Learn about simple measures and • make your home safer • Make some provisions for • emergency • Essential education on the • subject Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Action after an earthquake • If you are indoors • Don’t run to the exit • Cover your head • Stand clear of dangerous spots • Stand clear of the balconies • If you are outside the building • Stand clear of buildings • Take refuge in open air safe places • In case you are driving stop at the side of the road Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

IMMEDIATE ACTION AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE • Turn off… • Take whatever is necessary • Evacuate the building • Move to a clear area • Actions after an earthquake • Do not use the telephone unless is necessary • Do not drive your car • Follow the instructions of authorities • Be informed from official quarters, stay calm, not listen to rumors Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Contribution to the readiness measures • New operational emergency plan “XENOKRATIS- earthquakes) • Production of informative material of confrontation of emergencies • Personnel visits local authorities • Program “protecting myself and the other” (education of volunteers) Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Upgrade scientific knowledge and technology The last five years more than a 100 research studies assigned in sectors of OASP competence Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Technical Handbook for Search & Rescue Operations in Earthquakes Risk Elements Removal, Temporal Support and Propping Emergency Evacuation of the Population in case of an Earthquake Prevention & Mitigation of the Psychosocial Consequences of Earthquakes EDITIONS of E.P.P.O. Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization address: 32, Xanthou St. 15451 Athens, Greece - Website : http://www.oasp.gr e-mail : info@oasp.gr tel : +30 210 6728000 fax: +30 210 6779561 Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization http://www.oasp.gr

Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O.) M.E.P.P.W.