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Civil defenseFires in Portugal: two Italian Canadair airplanes took off
Rome, Italy - From Rome-Ciampino and Genoa's airports to Over, in the North of the Country
The Italian Government, following to a request launched by Portugal, has organized the sending of two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense to support the firefighting operations that... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense Department. Earthquake in Chile: Italian hospital was inaugurated
Rome, Italy - International airport was closed for over than three days
It was inaugurated the hospital sent by Italian Government in Chile, city of Talca, in the south-est of Santiago, last Saturday, July 10. It's to ensure health care activities in the area affected by the... more
Civil defenseEmergency for fires in Arizona: employed 300 fire-fighters, helicopters and tanker aircraft
Flagstaff, Usa - The dry climate and high wind make situation even more critical
Five helicopters and eight tanker aircraft together with over than 300 fire-fighters are involved in these hours contrasting flames burning in the State of Arizona, USA, where it was proclaimed the emergency. Dry... more
Civil defensePresented airplanes and helicopters for fighting season 2010 in Italy
Rome, Italy - Whose activity will begin officially next Monday, and to last for three months
"43 means on 21 bases on all Italian territory. There are the aircraft on which COAU (Unified Air Coordination) of the Italian Civil Defense Department (DPC) could count during the Summer season for fighting,... more
Civil defenseFleet against forests burnings: some data on the involved area
Rome , Italy - The National Forest Police, in its unit at "Urbe" Rome's airport, focuses the attention on the phenomenon again
The National Forest Police, in its "Urbe" Rome airport's unit, has hosted today the event to introduce the new fire-fighting fleet at disposal of Civil Defense, which will use flight crew coming from military... more
Civil defenseEarthquakes: Italian technology at Moscow's "International Safety and Security Exhibition 2010"
Rome, Italy - At the event also the Italian Civil Defense's chief Guido Bertolaso public visit
"They were about one thousands the persons experiencing the earthquake produced by quake's simulator set up by Italian Civil Defence in Moscow, inside the "International Safety and Security Exhibition... more
Civil defenseVolcanoes: inauguration of the new operating room of the Italian INGV in Catania
Rome, Italy - A current topic after the recent eruption of the Icelander volcano
"The inauguration today, on May 25, of a new operating room in the Catania's section of the INGV (Italian geophysics and volcanology Institute) has been the occasion to make a report with the public authorities... more
Civil defenseHaiti earthquake: meeting Bill Clinton-Bertolaso yesterday
Rome, Italy - It has happened at Port-au-Prince's airport
"The head of the Italian Civil Defense Department, Guido Bertolaso, has met yesterday at the Port-au-Prince's airport the coordinator of the international aids in Haiti on delegacy by UN, Bill Clinton,... more
Civil defenseItalian civil defense company to be cancelled by the chamber of deputies
Rome, Italy - Article 16 concerns the creation of the new services company
The Italian chamber of deputies is going to remove the Article 16 from the bill on civil defense, earthquake in L'Aquila and trash emergency in the Campania region recently approved in the senate, before... more
Civil defenseThe Italian civil defense becomes a company
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the former deputy head of the department, Angelo Balducci, has been arrested
The Italian senate has approved a bill on civil defense, the earthquake in L'Aquila and the trash emergency in the Campania region. The civil defense department becomes a company, Protezione Civile SpA,... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Haiti: an Italian team has left
Rome, Italy - The departure of a C-130 airplane of the 46th Air Brigate
"The Italian Civil Defense Department in close collaboration with Foreign Affairs and Defense's Ministries and with Italian Red Cross, has organized in these hours a first team for intervention for rescue... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: Italian airlift for population hit by floods in Albania
Rome, Italy - The first helicopters of the Italian Army are at work from yesterday morning
"The two CH-47 helicopters of the Italian Army and the operating team of the Italian Civil Defense are at work from the early morning of yesterday in Albania to ensure distribution of drinking water, medicines... more
Civil defenseSigned yesterday the agreement between World Bank and the Italian civil Defense for the sharing of emergency procedures
Rome, Italy - A delegation visited the zone hit by the Aquila earthquake
"A delegation of World Bank, represented by vice-president Katherine Sierra, reached yesterday the zones hit by the earthquake to sign an agreement with the Department of the civil Defense aimed to undertake... more
Civil defenseWorld Bank and Italian Government strengthen collaboration on disaster risk management
Rome, Italy - The signing took place yesterday in L'Aquila
"World Bank and the Italian Civil Protection Department (CPD) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join efforts towards advancing the agenda of disaster risk reduction, sustainable recovery,... more
Civil defense"Aerial Firefighting International" will take place in Rome next November 5 and 6
Rome, Italy - This important event held last year in Greece
"Aerial Firefighting International" will take place next 5th - 6th November 2009 at the "Ergife Palace Hotel", Rome, Italy. The Welcome Address: - Lt General Luciano Massetti, Director General, Italian... more
Civil defenseFour new firefighting amphibious airplanes for Canada
Montreal, Canada - The government of Labrador and Newfoundland ordered Bombardier 415s
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has purchased four Bombardier 415 amphibious aircraft that will serve to replace part of its aging aerial firefighting fleet. Based on the list price, the contract... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal: Italian Civil Defense sent two Canadairs
Rome, Italy - This morning took off from Lamezia Terme and Olbia's airports
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has organized sending of two of its own Canadairs in Portugal, to support the firefighting operations of numerous fires that are interesting the Country. Portugal... more
Civil defenseCome fire or high water: how the EU responds to natural disasters
Brussels, Belgium - To help coordinate assistance and fund the reconstruction of essential infrastructure
"Whenever its member countries are hit by natural disasters, the European Union steps in to help coordinate assistance and fund the reconstruction of essential infrastructure. While many of us were... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: the Italian Civil Defense sent two Canadair yesterday
Rome, Italy - The airplanes took off from Lamezia Terme's airport in Calabria region
"The Italian Civil Defense has organized sending two of its own Canadair in Greece to support firefighting operations of the numerous fires that are interesting the Athens' region. Greece, on Saturday... more
Civil defenseForest fires: Italian firefighters deploy a helicopter on the eastern riviera
Rimini, Italy - Based in Bellaria Igea Marina
As every year in summer Italy is hit by forest fires. To face this threat along its eastern riviera, one of the most visited tourist areas in the country, Italian firefighting (VVFF) flight unit of Emilia... more
Civil defenseItaly: forest fires reduced by 40%, but speculation is feared in the south of the country
Rome, Italy - Only 4% of the interviewed municipalities applies the law completely
Italian Legambiente and Civil defense department issued the results of their "Ecosistema incendi 2009" study on 2008 forest fires. In comparison with the previous year these fires on the national territory... more
Civil defenseFirst meeting of the EUR-Mediterranean program for Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - Today the preliminary meeting, while tomorrow and the day after tomorrow the real meeting
"On July 21 and 22 the delegations of the 16 Countries directly involved in the activities of EUR-Mediterranean for the prevention, preparation and answer to the natural disasters will meet in Rome, at... more
Civil defenseThe new airport in L'Aquila-Preturo opened to civil aviation
L'Aquila, Italy - The local and territorial authorities have started activities to individualize societies that will have air traffic and air station's management
"The airport in Preturo, near L'Aquila, has opened to civil aviation from yesterday. The local and territorial authorities have begun activities to characterize societies that to have air traffic and airport's... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit L'Aquila: inclusion in the pools for delegations' arrivals
Rome, Italy - They are scheduled for tomorrow and on Wednesday at Pescara airport and Rome's ones
"http://www.g8italia2009.it/G8/Home/News/G8-G8_Layout_locale-1199882089535_Arrivi_Ufficiali.htm. To be included in the pools, applications must be sent by e-mail by 12.00 noon on 6 July to pool@protezionecivile.it... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit L'Aquila: collection of press accreditation
Rome, Italy - Over 3,500 applications for the event
"Over 3,500 applications for press accreditation for the G8 Summit to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July have been registered. Those who have received an e-mail confirming their accreditation can c... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit: presentation's press-conference yesterday in Naples
Naples, Italy - The new "Aeroporto dei Parchi" in Preturo will be inaugurated next July 2nd
"The Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, has presented the G8 Summit that will hold from July 8-10 in L'Aquila, during a press-conference took place yesterday in Naples on board of 'Fantasia' ship. 'Fantasia',... more
Civil defenseItaly: firefighting aircraft deployed in Sicily
Palermo, Italy - Canadair and helicopters to save the forests
Despite some occurrences (see AVIONEWS) the Italian national firefighting plan goes on, in particular in Sicily, where there are several areas in danger of fire. Many provinces have been hit in these... more
Civil defenseG8 summit L'Aquila: on-line press accreditation
Rome, Italy - It will take place from 8 to 10 July
"The 2009 G8 Summit is to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July. Journalists, photographers, cameramen and all media personnel wishing to cover the event must register on the official G8 website www.g8italia2009.it a... more
Civil defenseFirefighting: two Italian Canadair airplanes to Corsica
Bastia, Corsica - A three-month contract for Sorem
Two firefighting Canadair CL-215 aircraft of Italian-based operator Sorem will be deployed in Corsica (France), with base in Bastia, starting from July 1, French ministry of interiors announced. The contract... more
Civil defensePope Benedict XVI will visit tomorrow the earthquake-victim zones
Rome, Italy - The Pope will take off by a helicopter on the case of good weather conditions
Tomorrow, April 28, Pope Benedict XVI will visit the earthquake-victim zones of Abruzzo, Italy. The path foresees a visit to the camp of Onna before continuing to L'Aquila with a stop at Collemaggio basilica... more