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Civil defenseRussia keeps on burning: transport by aircraft still precarious
Moscow, Russia - Yet, links are difficult because of fires
The situation remains difficult in Russia because of the smoke that shrouds the European part of the country. Travel by airplanes is undergoing hardships: since August 6th were cancelled and delayed over... more
Civil defenseFires in Russia (2): two Italian Canadair planes departing to Moscow
Rome, Italy - A note by Kremlin for the Italian intervention arrived today
The Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, that follows the severe situation of hundreds of fires that are interesting from days wide regions of the Russia, has organized the sending two Canadair aircraft... more
Civil defenseFires in Russia: availability to send Canadair airplanes from Italy
Rome, Italy - Also following to the close existing collaboration between two Countries
"The Italian Government has given its availability to send two Canadair airplanes, following to the emergency status, declared on Monday, by Russian Federal Government concerning the hundreds of fires... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal: two Italian Canadair airplanes took off
Rome, Italy - From Rome-Ciampino and Genoa's airports to Over, in the North of the Country
The Italian Government, following to a request launched by Portugal, has organized the sending of two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense to support the firefighting operations that... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense Department. Earthquake in Chile: Italian hospital was inaugurated
Rome, Italy - International airport was closed for over than three days
It was inaugurated the hospital sent by Italian Government in Chile, city of Talca, in the south-est of Santiago, last Saturday, July 10. It's to ensure health care activities in the area affected by the... more
Civil defenseEmergency for fires in Arizona: employed 300 fire-fighters, helicopters and tanker aircraft
Flagstaff, Usa - The dry climate and high wind make situation even more critical
Five helicopters and eight tanker aircraft together with over than 300 fire-fighters are involved in these hours contrasting flames burning in the State of Arizona, USA, where it was proclaimed the emergency. Dry... more
Civil defensePresented airplanes and helicopters for fighting season 2010 in Italy
Rome, Italy - Whose activity will begin officially next Monday, and to last for three months
"43 means on 21 bases on all Italian territory. There are the aircraft on which COAU (Unified Air Coordination) of the Italian Civil Defense Department (DPC) could count during the Summer season for fighting,... more
Civil defenseFleet against forests burnings: some data on the involved area
Rome , Italy - The National Forest Police, in its unit at "Urbe" Rome's airport, focuses the attention on the phenomenon again
The National Forest Police, in its "Urbe" Rome airport's unit, has hosted today the event to introduce the new fire-fighting fleet at disposal of Civil Defense, which will use flight crew coming from military... more
Civil defenseEarthquakes: Italian technology at Moscow's "International Safety and Security Exhibition 2010"
Rome, Italy - At the event also the Italian Civil Defense's chief Guido Bertolaso public visit
"They were about one thousands the persons experiencing the earthquake produced by quake's simulator set up by Italian Civil Defence in Moscow, inside the "International Safety and Security Exhibition... more
Civil defenseVolcanoes: inauguration of the new operating room of the Italian INGV in Catania
Rome, Italy - A current topic after the recent eruption of the Icelander volcano
"The inauguration today, on May 25, of a new operating room in the Catania's section of the INGV (Italian geophysics and volcanology Institute) has been the occasion to make a report with the public authorities... more
Civil defenseHaiti earthquake: meeting Bill Clinton-Bertolaso yesterday
Rome, Italy - It has happened at Port-au-Prince's airport
"The head of the Italian Civil Defense Department, Guido Bertolaso, has met yesterday at the Port-au-Prince's airport the coordinator of the international aids in Haiti on delegacy by UN, Bill Clinton,... more
Civil defenseItalian civil defense company to be cancelled by the chamber of deputies
Rome, Italy - Article 16 concerns the creation of the new services company
The Italian chamber of deputies is going to remove the Article 16 from the bill on civil defense, earthquake in L'Aquila and trash emergency in the Campania region recently approved in the senate, before... more
Civil defenseThe Italian civil defense becomes a company
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the former deputy head of the department, Angelo Balducci, has been arrested
The Italian senate has approved a bill on civil defense, the earthquake in L'Aquila and the trash emergency in the Campania region. The civil defense department becomes a company, Protezione Civile SpA,... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Haiti: an Italian team has left
Rome, Italy - The departure of a C-130 airplane of the 46th Air Brigate
"The Italian Civil Defense Department in close collaboration with Foreign Affairs and Defense's Ministries and with Italian Red Cross, has organized in these hours a first team for intervention for rescue... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: Italian airlift for population hit by floods in Albania
Rome, Italy - The first helicopters of the Italian Army are at work from yesterday morning
"The two CH-47 helicopters of the Italian Army and the operating team of the Italian Civil Defense are at work from the early morning of yesterday in Albania to ensure distribution of drinking water, medicines... more
Civil defenseSigned yesterday the agreement between World Bank and the Italian civil Defense for the sharing of emergency procedures
Rome, Italy - A delegation visited the zone hit by the Aquila earthquake
"A delegation of World Bank, represented by vice-president Katherine Sierra, reached yesterday the zones hit by the earthquake to sign an agreement with the Department of the civil Defense aimed to undertake... more
Civil defenseWorld Bank and Italian Government strengthen collaboration on disaster risk management
Rome, Italy - The signing took place yesterday in L'Aquila
"World Bank and the Italian Civil Protection Department (CPD) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join efforts towards advancing the agenda of disaster risk reduction, sustainable recovery,... more
Civil defense"Aerial Firefighting International" will take place in Rome next November 5 and 6
Rome, Italy - This important event held last year in Greece
"Aerial Firefighting International" will take place next 5th - 6th November 2009 at the "Ergife Palace Hotel", Rome, Italy. The Welcome Address: - Lt General Luciano Massetti, Director General, Italian... more
Civil defenseFour new firefighting amphibious airplanes for Canada
Montreal, Canada - The government of Labrador and Newfoundland ordered Bombardier 415s
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has purchased four Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft that will serve to replace part of its aging aerial firefighting fleet. Based on the list price, the contract... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal: Italian Civil Defense sent two Canadairs
Rome, Italy - This morning took off from Lamezia Terme and Olbia's airports
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has organized sending of two of its own Canadairs in Portugal, to support the firefighting operations of numerous fires that are interesting the Country. Portugal... more
Civil defenseCome fire or high water: how the EU responds to natural disasters
Brussels, Belgium - To help coordinate assistance and fund the reconstruction of essential infrastructure
"Whenever its member countries are hit by natural disasters, the European Union steps in to help coordinate assistance and fund the reconstruction of essential infrastructure. While many of us were... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: the Italian Civil Defense sent two Canadair yesterday
Rome, Italy - The airplanes took off from Lamezia Terme's airport in Calabria region
"The Italian Civil Defense has organized sending two of its own Canadair in Greece to support firefighting operations of the numerous fires that are interesting the Athens' region. Greece, on Saturday... more
Civil defenseForest fires: Italian firefighters deploy a helicopter on the eastern riviera
Rimini, Italy - Based in Bellaria Igea Marina
As every year in summer Italy is hit by forest fires. To face this threat along its eastern riviera, one of the most visited tourist areas in the country, Italian firefighting (VVFF) flight unit of Emilia... more
Civil defenseItaly: forest fires reduced by 40%, but speculation is feared in the south of the country
Rome, Italy - Only 4% of the interviewed municipalities applies the law completely
Italian Legambiente and Civil defense department issued the results of their "Ecosistema incendi 2009" study on 2008 forest fires. In comparison with the previous year these fires on the national territory... more
Civil defenseFirst meeting of the EUR-Mediterranean program for Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - Today the preliminary meeting, while tomorrow and the day after tomorrow the real meeting
"On July 21 and 22 the delegations of the 16 Countries directly involved in the activities of EUR-Mediterranean for the prevention, preparation and answer to the natural disasters will meet in Rome, at... more
Civil defenseThe new airport in L'Aquila-Preturo opened to civil aviation
L'Aquila, Italy - The local and territorial authorities have started activities to individualize societies that will have air traffic and air station's management
"The airport in Preturo, near L'Aquila, has opened to civil aviation from yesterday. The local and territorial authorities have begun activities to characterize societies that to have air traffic and airport's... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit L'Aquila: inclusion in the pools for delegations' arrivals
Rome, Italy - They are scheduled for tomorrow and on Wednesday at Pescara airport and Rome's ones
"http://www.g8italia2009.it/G8/Home/News/G8-G8_Layout_locale-1199882089535_Arrivi_Ufficiali.htm. To be included in the pools, applications must be sent by e-mail by 12.00 noon on 6 July to [email protected]... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit L'Aquila: collection of press accreditation
Rome, Italy - Over 3,500 applications for the event
"Over 3,500 applications for press accreditation for the G8 Summit to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July have been registered. Those who have received an e-mail confirming their accreditation can c... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit: presentation's press-conference yesterday in Naples
Naples, Italy - The new "Aeroporto dei Parchi" in Preturo will be inaugurated next July 2nd
"The Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, has presented the G8 Summit that will hold from July 8-10 in L'Aquila, during a press-conference took place yesterday in Naples on board of 'Fantasia' ship. 'Fantasia',... more
Civil defenseItaly: firefighting aircraft deployed in Sicily
Palermo, Italy - Canadair and helicopters to save the forests
Despite some occurrences (see AVIONEWS) the Italian national firefighting plan goes on, in particular in Sicily, where there are several areas in danger of fire. Many provinces have been hit in these... more
Civil defenseG8 summit L'Aquila: on-line press accreditation
Rome, Italy - It will take place from 8 to 10 July
"The 2009 G8 Summit is to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July. Journalists, photographers, cameramen and all media personnel wishing to cover the event must register on the official G8 website www.g8italia2009.it a... more
Civil defenseFirefighting: two Italian Canadair airplanes to Corsica
Bastia, Corsica - A three-month contract for Sorem
Two firefighting Canadair CL-215 aircraft of Italian-based operator Sorem will be deployed in Corsica (France), with base in Bastia, starting from July 1, French ministry of interiors announced. The contract... more
Civil defensePope Benedict XVI will visit tomorrow the earthquake-victim zones
Rome, Italy - The Pope will take off by a helicopter on the case of good weather conditions
Tomorrow, April 28, Pope Benedict XVI will visit the earthquake-victim zones of Abruzzo, Italy. The path foresees a visit to the camp of Onna before continuing to L'Aquila with a stop at Collemaggio basilica... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Abruzzo: the Italian Civil Defense has set up two banks accounts
Rome, Italy - To make donations in support of the population affected by the quake
"The Italian Department of Civil Protection has set up two bank accounts where it is possible to make donations in support of the population affected by the earthquake. - BANK ACCOUNT IBAN IT72U0300205207000401124180... more
Civil defenseImposing funeral of victims in the Abruzzo's earthquake
Rome, Italy - The local and national State Authorities were present
"The imposing funeral for the earthquake's victims, occurred last Monday, have been taken place in Piazza d'Armi (Italian Financial Police's School) in Coppito, near L'Aquila, by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Abruzzo Region, in Italy: the first interventions by the Department
Rome, Italy - The head of the Civil Defense, Bertolaso, has taken off by helicopter for a reconnaissance
"After the earthquake around 3:30 of this morning in Abruzzo and Lazio, the Operating Committee of the Civil Defense gathered with the involved institutions, under the coordination by the head of the Department,... more
Civil defenseItaly, San Severino Marche: works completed for the helipad
Macerata, Italy - Realized by the municipality among the "Bartolomeo Eustachio" hospital
The helipad of San Severino Marche (Macerata, Italy) has been completed. It has been wanted by the municipality among the "Bartolomeo Eustachio" hospital and has been realized together with Regione Marche... more
Civil defenseIn the week-end exercise for the Italian civil defense in Novara
Novara, Italy - The disaster simulation will test the effectiveness of the security systems
It will be held on the 28th and 29th of March in the province of Novara the exercise of the Italian civil defense called "Airport 2009" to test the promptness and the emergency managing skills on the case... more
Civil defenseA new heliport for Italian Civil Defense near Caserta
Caserta, Italy - It will be the first similar structure in the area
It will be built in Carinaro (Caserta) a new heliport for Italian Civil Defense. To announce it was the coordinator of the rescue operational unit of Carinaro, Francesco Magurno. "We thank the mayor Masi... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense on G8 in Sardinia: the green light from EU for works at ex-military arsenal
Rome, Italy - The works to the structures for next summit in July are in advance compared to the planned times
"Some news diffused by press are not true about unsuccessful respect of Community rule in the realization of structures that will host G8 Summit in July on La Maddalena's Isle (Sardinia). The European... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense: G8 in La Maddalena will take place in July 2009 (from 8 to 10)
Rome, Italy - And not from 7 to 9 of the same month
"Because of an error during the press conference, have been communicated the wrong dates for the event of next G8 in La Maddalena (Sardinia) that will take place from 8 to 10 of July 2009 and not from... more
Civil defense"Aerial Firefighting": on October 21-22 in Athens
Athens, Greece - A conference will take place at Royal Olympic Hotel
"A conference on aerial firefighting will take place on 21 Oct 2008 - 22 Oct 2008 in Athens, Greece at the Royal Olympic Hotel. How can civil and military fixed and rotary (helicopters) aircraft, using... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Italian Canadair already employed on the flames
Rome, Italy - In addition a Department's team reached the Greek isle
"Two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense Department arrived yesterday evening in Rodi. They have been sent by the Italian Government yesterday in the afternoon, answering to an aid request... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Canadair airplanes left to Rodi by the Italian Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - The isle has been burnt since three days
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has arranged the sending of two own Canadair airplanes in Greece to support the firefighting operations of a fire that since three days is interesting the Rodi's isle,... more
Civil defenseFires in Albania: Italian Canadair plane on action
Rome, Italy - The country hit by pyres because of high temperatures
"Italian Civil Defense Department of the Minister council's Presidency, has decided to send one of its Canadair planes in Albania to support operations of fire-fighting in Vallona and Fier valleys, in... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense: international workshop on the new global emergencies
Rome, Italy - Next June 25 in Geneva
"To face on new challenges due to the continous climate changes, to start a closer and continuing relationship between the systems of the Italian Civil Defense and the international organizations, to give... more
Civil defenseSix new Air Tractor at Foligno airport
Foligno, Italy - The aircraft are managed by Civil Defense
At airport of Foligno, freshly equipped with a new runway, six new firefighting single-seat amphibious Air Tractor AT-802F airplane arrived from Perugia airport, where they landed and stay some days for... more
Civil defenseGreece earthquake: Italian civil defense ready to send rescuers
Rome, Italy - To face the strong quake occured yesterday afternoon
"Following the big earthquake which occurred in Greece yesterday afternoon, Italian civil defense department has immediately alerted national volunteers and other civil defense structures, ready to help... more
Civil defenseFires in southern Italy, and bad weather as from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - On North-West and Sardinia for next 36 hours
"An atlantic perturbance is coming tomorrow on the northern Italian region and Sardinia, while south-east winds and high temperatures are contributing the spread of fires on south-Italy. Italian Civil... more
Civil defenseBad weather in Italy: tendency to a new worsening in the North starting from today
Rome, Italy - A further increase of the temperature is expected in the South
"From today, on Tuesday May 27 there will be a worsening of the weather condition on the Italian Northern Regions and during the week, also on the Central ones. Rains. From this afternoon, rains are... more