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European 112 Day
11 February 2010
Programme of events held all over Europe:
The EU institutions celebrate the European 112 Day
A European 112 Day Press Conference was held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, gathering Diana Wallis and Isabelle Durant, Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament, Bernadette Vergnaud and Jacek Saryusz-Wolski, Members of the EP and Olivier Paul-Morandini, President and founder of EENA.
The European Commission published a press release with the results of the latest studies on 112 - Eurobarometer 2010 (knowledge and experience about 112) and COCOM 2010 (technical implementation of 112), as well as its annex. The EC also invited citizens and organisations willing to inform on 112 to use a new video.
The European countries celebrate the European 112 Day
Belgium
A press conference, with Minister of Health and Minister of Interior, launched the new common "112" logo for fire-fighters and ambulances.
Contact point: Ophélie Boffa, +32 2 500 26 22, Ophelie.Boffa@ibz.fgov.be
Croatia
The State Administration for Protection and Rescue organised a conference gathering representatives of numerous state institutions and emergency services.
Denmark
The second edition of the European 112 Day was focused on community preparedness. A hearing gathering representatives of emergency services was organised at the Danish Parliament. There was the nomination of the 1-1-2 Municipality for the year 2010.
Finland
112 Days are organised by Finland's rescue services, the Emergency Response Centre Administration, the police, social and health care services and the Border Guard, including search and rescue at sea. 112 Day is celebrated up and down the country on the 11th day of February each year, as it has been every year since 1997. This year's 112 Day was the 14th in Finland. 2010 events focused on one topic: Everyday Hero.
The main 112 Day event took place in Helsinki's Kamppi Centre. The patrons of 112 Day - Anne Holmlund, Minister of the Interior and Paula Risikko, Minister of Health and Social Services - opened the event at midday.
In Finland, the goal is to make 112 Day the most important and most visible campaign for the various safety actors, aimed at creating citizens able to communicate about everyday dangers, who are trained in dealing with emergencies, and who have a sense of responsibility. Many districts organise 112 Day events. This special day also serves to remind the emergency number itself, and that 112 now works for all EU countries. Information provided includes advice on how to use 112 (when, where, how to call).
France
A concept car (CO2 free car) customised with the 112 logo will be showed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
"112" Concept car (1020KB)Iceland
This year, the theme of the European 112 day was first-aid. 112 Iceland promoted the importance of knowing first-aid and where people can take courses to learn first-aid:
• A four-page paper was inserted inside the most read newspaper in Iceland
• A popular prime time TV program was dedicated to the 112 day and emphasize first-aid
• 112 Iceland worked together with all 112 responders in Iceland (i.e. the police, fire, ambulance, rescue, red cross, health authorities, child protection and the coast guard), so that they were able to be present in major shopping malls or other public places on the 112 day to talk to people about first-aid
• The European 112 day was promoted on all 112 responders websites as well on www.112.is. It was also advertised on the most popular news website in Iceland with a banner that directs the visitor to the 112-day website at www.112.is
• Key people from the first responders and from other parties that work closely with 112 Iceland, as well as authorities, were invited to attend a short reception at The National Rescue Centre where 112 is located:
- the Dean of School of Health Sciences at University of Iceland made the welcome speech
- a person, selected by the red-cross for notable first-aid act in 2009, was honoured (yearly event)
- children, that were drawn from participants with correct solutions in fire-safety quiz, were awarded (yearly event)
- a 112 call taker/dispatcher was awarded for his work in 2009 (yearly event)
- the press visited the reception, tooks interviews and pictures for the evening news or the next day papers
Contact point: Dagny Halldorsdottir, +3545702002, dagny.halldorsdottir@112.is
Latvia
Activities for the 112 day took place in Riga and in the five largest cities of Latvia - Liepaja, Jelgava, Daugavpils, Rezekne and Valmiera. In Riga, event was held in Riga Central railway station, so amount of people who were informed about emergency number "112" was quite numerous. There was possibility not only to get information about emergency number "112" but also to meet policemen, fire fighters, ambulance medics and gas emergency service staff, ask questions about their work and see technical equipment.
There was a press conference in Riga, with Mrs. Linda Murniece, Minister of Interior, and senior officials from all involved operational services.
Contact point: Ansis Anins, +371 67075922 / +371 27899607, ansis.anins@vugd.gov.lv
Lithuania
Press coverage with a press release published at www.bpc112.lt, www.sos112.lt and www.vpgt.lt and sent to the press.
Contact point: Tadas Maroščikas, +370 5 239 1901, tadas.maroscikas@vrm.lt
Malta
The Commissioner of Police, together with the Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, made a press conference at the Police General Headquarters. The goal was to make people aware about existence and good use of "112".
Poland
The association of Professional Paramedics organises a conference on 112 in Warsaw.
Contact point: Michał Starosolski, +48 698 667 193
Portugal
The Ministry of Internal Administration marked the European 112 Day with a session to promote awareness of 112 amongst approximately one hundred children from elementary school (open doors in the new operational call center). Morning session was attended by the Secretary of State of Internal Administration and the President of the Municipality of Oeiras. The main goal of this session was to underline the importance of 112 service and to enlighten children on the extreme importance of the responsible use of the emergency systems.
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Contact point: Dr.ª Sara Velez, Internal Administration Ministry, +351962134751, sara.velez@mai.gov.pt
Romania
On the occasion of the European 112 Day, the Special Telecommunications Service conducted a series of actions, both at its headquarters and in the territory, at the Special Telecommunications County Offices:
• The European 112 Day was celebrated with pupils visiting the 112 dispatch centers. The children received explanations and information materials about the existence and importance of the 112 Single National Emergency Call System in Romania and in EU and they were trained on how to use the 112 number in the right and appropriate way.
• A Roundtable was held with the participation of EU Member States ambassadors accredited to Bucharest, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Communication and Information Society, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications, heads of emergency agencies (General Inspectorate of Romanian Police, General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, Romanian Gendarmerie, Ambulance, Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation and Extrication) and Ms. Monica Anghel, the 112 Honorary Ambassador. The Single National Emergency Call System (architecture, operating mode, inter-agency networking, facilities in accordance with the European recommendations, and statistics of 112 calls) as well as the STS - led National Campaign for Education and Awareness of the pupils regarding 112. The Diplomatic Corp openly made proposals for the STS to be involved in introducing a system whereby the embassies rapidly receive information in case of an emergency or occurrence of events involving foreigners.
• Press coverage (TV/Radio/Newspapers)
Contact point: Adrian Fulea, +40740778807, adrian.fulea@stsnet.ro
Slovakia
This year, children and youth were the main targets. Several activities were organised to celebrate this special day in Slovakia:
• Launch of a pilot of eBook (electronic school book as a learning tool on 112)
• 112 Day workshop with children and 112 operators in ERCs on expectations of children from 112: regional activities with eBook demonstration, visit of PSAPs, role play with children
• National round of the 112 Awards: awardees will apply for the 112 Awards, which will be delivered by the EENA in November 2010.
• Press release on the activities
Contact point: Ľudmila Staňová, +421905787658, ludmila.stanova@minv.sk
Slovenia
The Director General for Civil Protection & Disaster Relief (Ministry of Defense), Mr. Boris Balant, together with Mr. Boštjan Tavčar, Head of the Telecommunications and Informatics deparment, gave a press conference in Maribor. Media were invited to view and record the working situation in Regional Center 112, during the 112 calls.
Promotional materials with 112 logo (Walking Poles, Head Lights, Shovels, Travelling Head Pillows, Compasses, Torches and Chocolates) were disseminated.
Contact point: Romana Slabe, +38614713268, romana.slabe@urszr.si
Spain - Canary Islands
A one-day event was organised in Las Palmas, where 1.000 pupils from all Canary Islands were invited to participate. Several activites took place on 11/2/2010:
• Conference with President of the Canary Government; President of the Board of directors of the 112 Foundation; Executive Director of EENA (European Emergency Number Association); Member of the European Parliament's video speeches; President of E9-1-1 Institute; Health Counsellor of the Canary Government; Counsellor of Presidence, Justice and Security; Counsellor of Presidency and public administration of Murcia.
• Exhibition and display of Emergency Resources: 1-1-2 vehicles, helicopter, police cars, rescue dogs, sanitary resources, ambulances, Civil Protection;
• Joint Sea Rescue Demonstration
• Exhibitions : Mirror eyes, Not crewed Helicopter
• Gala dinner
Open doors in Emergency call Centres and actions in primary and secondary schools (end of January to end of February), as well as in the airports (stands with people informing about 112) were also organised.
Contact point: Angeles Rodriguez, +34 (0)9 28 490 457, marodriguez@gsccanarias.com
Spain - Murcia
112 Murcia organised open doors in its coordination lorry (kind of mobile emergency call centre) at the city center of Murcia.
Press action and media coverage
Sweden
In Sweden, the European 112 Day focused on how to use the emergency number (when, where and how to call 112). The 112 organisations - fire brigades, ambulances, police, priests on duty and others - worked together to organise this special day. The existence and good use of 112 were promoted (information, presentation of 112-organisations, 112-competitions, special information for the youngest citizens) in 22 places all over Sweden.
Activities all over Sweden:
• 112 cases on DVD in shopping centres
• 112 fairytales on CD and books for young children in shopping centres
• A new information tool was used: 100.000 cards (credit card format) were disseminated to citizens
• Media activities, papers, radio, TV
• Preach in churches the Sunday before 11 February 2010
Media coverage was very intense in most cities.
Contact point: Anders Klarström, +4684073014, anders.klarstrom@sosalarm.se