Preparedness saves lives.

#Wildfires are one of the most prominent disaster risks in Europe and are increasing in intensity and geographic scope due to climate change. 🔥

With the newly expanded #rescEU firefighting fleet 🛩️👩‍🚒, the EU is better prepared to respond to wildfires when the call for assistance comes.

More 👉 http://europa.eu/!tfGPPm

#EUCivilProtection #10yearsERCC #Firefighter

Happy 10th birthday to the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)! 🎂🥳🎉

Whether it’s wildfires, earthquakes or tropical storms, the ERCC is there to mobilise international assistance for any country in the world that needs it.

A special thank you 🙏 to all the ERCC officers working day and night to ensure that no call for help is left unanswered.

Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!93YfwB

#EUCivilProtection #10yearsERCC #rescEU