crisis communication

When crisis calls, volunteers can respond: CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg

How can authorities make the best use of volunteers’ willingness to help during a crisis? A CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg-Altona put this cooperation to the test, bringing together around 130 participants to respond to a simulated heatwave and flooding emergency. Hosted by CREWS lead partner Altona District Office and Hamburg Fire and Rescue Services,…

September 9, 20260Comments 154Views

BSR DGs for Civil Protection met in Poland, discussed issues important for PA Secure

The Directors General for Civil Protection of the CBSS Member States met in Gniew, Poland, on 16-18 June 2026 for the 24th meeting of the CBSS Civil Protection Network, chaired by the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland. The meeting was also highly relevant for EUSBSR PA Secure, as the PA Secure…

June 19, 20260Comments 437Views

Volunteers in crisis preparedness in Ukraine and Sweden: RiA-ENGAGE study visit

From 29 May to 1 June 2026, partners and invited experts from the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine met in Sweden for a RiA-ENGAGE study visit focused on cooperation between public authorities, civil society and volunteers in preparedness and crisis response. The visit, hosted by the Swedish Civil Defence Association, included exchanges with Swedish voluntary…

June 1, 20260Comments 445Views

When crisis calls, volunteers can respond: CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg

BSR DGs for Civil Protection met in Poland, discussed issues important for PA Secure

Volunteers in crisis preparedness in Ukraine and Sweden: RiA-ENGAGE study visit

Experts Gather in Tallinn to Strengthen Crisis Communication

21st Steering Group meeting: crisis comms, new WG for fire safety experts

BALTinnoSEC Pilot Forum in Warsaw

PA Secure Steering Group met in Hamburg for 18th time: dumped munitions and crisis communication in focus

16th PA Secure Steering Group meeting