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2. Presentation Contents GSCP and Forest Fires Forest Fire Danger in Greece National Forest Fire Risk Map The experts team Data / Methodology Forest Fire Risk Map GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION

3. GSCP and Forest Fires The mission of General Secretariat of Civil Protection of Greece is the planning and setting-up of the policy in matters of management of natural disasters and informing the public, as well as the coordination of all action forces related to Civil Protection

4. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Early Warning Fire Risk Map Consequences management Activate Civil Protection Forces International Assistance (MIC) Support Suppression Efforts Support Suppression Efforts National forces

5. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Forest Fire Danger in Greece Greece is a Mediterranean country with a fire prone environment. Forest fires represent an important danger for the citizens and the environment during summer

6. According to Decree-Law 575/1980, Greece was classified in 3 danger zones. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION

7. Land cover in Greece GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION ~50% wooded area (Forests, Bushlands, Grasslands)

8. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION National Forest Fire Risk Map The experts team A workgroup of fire experts (foresters) and meteorologists has been formed in General Secretariat for Civil Protection that issues the fire danger map during summer on a daily basis

9. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Data/Methodology Daily Risk Map Dynamic Estimation Meteorological Data Vegetation Data Static Estimation Social- Economic Parameters Forest Fires History / Statistic Data

10. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Meteorological Data Real time and forecast Precipitation Temperature Humidity Wind (intensity – direction) Cloudiness Lightning activity

11. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION On line weather data - HNMS

12. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Relative Humidity forecast - HNMS

13. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Surface wind - HNMS

14. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION General Secretariat Civil Protection Radar and meteorological stations

15. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Daily number of forest fires

16. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Vegetation Data Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps Vegetation stress of index plants On site measurements / observations

17. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps

18. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION On site observations

19. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION APRIL 2007 JUNE 2007 On site observations

20. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION 15-31 July 15-31 August Statistical Analysis (2003-2009)

21. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION National Forest Fire Risk Map Forest Fire Risk Map

22. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION This thematic map represented 5 risk levels estimated for each geographic area in Greece. Map preparation was completed until 12:30 of the previous day for which it was standing for. Risk Levels 1.Very Low (green) 2.Low (blue) 3.Medium (yellow) 4.High (orange) 5.Extreme (red)

23. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION The forest fire risk map aims to: Raise people awareness: When “very high” or “extreme” conditions for forest fires are forecast, GSCP issue newsletter in the media, suggesting to -be careful with open fire or other outdoors activities causing fire -take self protecting measures in case of a forest fire

24. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION The forest fire risk map aims to: Raise the National Authorities preparedness: According to forest fire risk map, the component authorities raise their level of preparedness: -Dissemination of means and personnel -Increase of forest patrols

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26. The area where the fire started: Very High risk level

27. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION 1 st fire 2 nd fire 3 nd fire

28. GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR CIVIL PROTECTION www.civilprotection.gr