GFDRR 81d ago

Happy European 112 Day! 🇪🇺📞 On 11 February, we mark European 112 Day, raising awareness of the single European emergency number that connects citizens to life-saving assistance across Europe. In Montenegro, 112 operates 24/7 through the Operational Communication Centre 112, ensuring rapid coordination in emergencies, from everyday incidents to disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. The community is a critical component of disaster preparedness and resilience. Strengthening emergency communication systems and public awareness contributes directly to improved disaster risk management, faster response times, and safer communities. Disclaimer This video was prepared together with the Ministry of Interior, Directorate for Protection and Rescue in Montenegro under the project "Montenegro: Enhancing Disaster Resilience and Continuity of IT Infrastructure and Services in the Operational Communication Center 112", implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). ABOUT THE GLOBAL FACILITY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION AND RECOVERY (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps low- and lower-middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR provides grant financing, technical assistance, training and knowledge sharing activities to mainstream disaster and climate risk management in national and regional policies, strategies, and investment plans. The Program Management Unit, located within the World Bank, manages grant resources to carry out GFDRR’s mission. http://www.gfdrr.org ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP 🌐 The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. http://www.worldbank.org