1. Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (E.P.P.O.)
M.E.P.P.W.
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2. Earthquake Policy of the MEPPW
Two institutions involved:
E.P.P.O. (Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization)was founded in 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
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3. ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization
STRUCTURE OF E.P.P.O.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
GENERAL DIRECTOR
EARTHQUAKE CIVIL PROTECTION DIVISION
EARTHQUAKE PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DIVISION
Programming Dpt.
Emergency
Planning Dpt.
Emergency Response and Aid Provision Dpt.
Training and information Dpt.
Administrative Dpt
Secretariat Dpt.
Seismotectonics Dpt.
Finance Dpt.
Earthquake
Engineering Dpt.
Finance Control Dpt.
PERMANENT SCIENTIFIC COMMITEES
Scientific Commitee for
Seismotectonics
Scientific Committee for
Earthquake Engineering
Social protection
Permanent Scientific Committee for the Design Code
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4. 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 re- construction measures
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5. E.R.D. (directorate within MEPPW)
Main activities after the earthquake
Temporary accommodation
Reconstruction in regions affected
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6. EARTHQUAKE POLICY AFFECTING CONSTRUCTIONS
PRE-Earthquake actions
(Prevention, readiness, planning, information)
POST-earthquake actions
(Management of emergencies caused, especially in the sectors of aid, accommodation and reconstruction)
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Inspection and signposting on buildings
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8. Athens Earthquake 7-9-1999 (Earthquake Reconstruction Department)
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9. Athens Earthquake 7-9-1999 (Earthquake Reconstruction Department)
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10. EPPO-Targets set before an earthquake
Investigation and estimation of Risk
Strengthening buildings
Education and Information
Planning readiness measures
Upgrade scientific knowledge and technology
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EPPO ACTIVITIES
Investigation and estimation of Risk A NEW Map of “earthquake risk ” introduced (year 2004)
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Seismic Hazard of Greece
(map as from )
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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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
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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
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18. 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)
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19. Upgrade scientific knowledge and technology
The last five years more than a 100 research studies assigned in sectors of OASP competence
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EDITIONS of E.P.P.O.
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
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21. Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization
address: 32, Xanthou St Athens, Greece - Website :
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