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The 112 Newsletter, Issue 29 - European 112 Day 2010
A periodic publication of the
European Emergency Number Association - EENA 112
On 11 February, the 2nd European 112 Day was celebrated all over Europe. Astonishing events and dissemination activities promoting the knowledge and good use of 112 were held at EU and national level, from Portugal to Finland and from Iceland to Romania. 11/2/2010 is a day that we will not forget!
During the last months, the EENA and the 112 Foundation team have been working with its emergency services members all over Europe and tried to contribute to the organisation of national activities. 19 years after the creation of 112 but only a year after the establishment of the European 112 Day, we are proud that it was actively celebrated in 15 countries, with large press coverage in 28 nations (we collected only a sample that gathered already more than 200 articles!). This shows not only the leadership of EU Institutions but also the strong willingness of national and regional emergency services' leaders to publicise the 3 digits that can save lives. This last point was well highlighted during the press conference by two Vice-Presidents and two Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 11 February.
We thank you for your dedication and for making sure that more and more citizens are made aware of 112.
Enjoy your reading!
The EENA and 112 Foundation team
You can also read this newsletter in your language using Google Translate at http://www.eena.org/preview/en/Media/newsletter/issue_29.html
Table of Contents:
- The EU institutions celebrate the European 112 Day
- The European 112 Day' activities in the countries
- European 112 Day's Press Coverage
- Materials to continue promoting 112
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 112 Day' activities in the countries
On the occasion of the European 112 Day, several European countries organised events to promote the existence and good use of 112. Only one year after the first Eruopean 112 Day, a lot of impressive events were held. We summarised these initiatives in order to make it known by all of you, we hope it will inspire you for next year!
A majority of Member States and regional authorities hosted astonishing events attended by citizens, with a focus on children's education all over Europe. The EENA and the 112 Foundation team would like to thank its 112 Emergency Services Staff Network for their dedication in promoting 112.
European 112 Day's Press Coverage
Members of the 112 ESSN and Members of the European Parliament supporting 112 disseminated a common press release prepared by the 112 Foundation together with several of you. It was available in 19 European languages. All together (112 ESSN / MEPs 112 Champions / EENA), we disseminated the press release in 28 European countries. Information on 112 was published in all EU Member States as well as in some other European countries. We collected a sample of the articles and videos but many more were published.
Materials to promote 112
Many of you wish to continue informing on 112 after the 112 Day. We have developed a range of materials that you can freely use (logo, Pictures, stickers, Songs, eCards...).
For any further information about the European 112 Day or the promotion of 112, please contact Jerome Paris at jp@112foundation.eu
We hope that this special edition of the 112 Newsletter was interesting and inspiring for next European 112 Day and promotion of 112 in general. All your comments concerning the content, topics as well as particular articles are more than welcomed.