Portugal

English / português

Capital: Lisbon
Population: 10.1 million
Language: Portuguese

Two autonomous regions divided into 18 districts
The Prime Minister is responsible for directing civil protection policy and response, but may delegate this authority to the Ministry of Interior
regional presidents, district governors and mayors have local responsibility
operations centres may be activated at local, regional and national levels to co-ordinate and control relief operations and logistical support
legislation requires governmental and non-governmental organizations to co-operate in civil protection arrangements
Ministry of Health is responsible for integrated emergency medicine system at the scene, transport of casualties and co-ordination between hospitals and other facilities
The Portuguese National Authority for Civil Protection is responsible for raising public awareness, information and education.

Portuguese Red Cross

the Portuguese Red Cross is an ‘agent’ of the Civil Protection System in Portugal
these ‘agents’ are entities that perform civil protection functions of warning, alert, intervention, support and relief.

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Network National Association of Volunteers for Civil Protection Source(s): NETWORK National Association of Volunteers for Civil Protection NETWORK is an NGO whose main goal is to develop a culture of civic solidarity, through community preparedness and resilience initatives. It aims to co-ordinate and promote the work of NGOs and offers advice on appropriate measures that can be taken to enhance the contribution of civil society in civil protection. Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Voluntary organisations, Volunteers, Government Type: Network, institution or organisation Language: English View resource details External Links www.rede-anvpc.pt Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments

Network National Association of Volunteers for Civil Protection

Source(s): NETWORK National Association of Volunteers for Civil Protection

NETWORK is an NGO whose main goal is to develop a culture of civic solidarity, through community preparedness and resilience initatives. It aims to co-ordinate and promote the work of NGOs and offers advice on appropriate measures that can be taken to enhance the contribution of civil society in civil protection.

Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Voluntary organisations, Volunteers, Government
Type: Network, institution or organisation
Language: English

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www.rede-anvpc.pt

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