The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer and a copyright notice . The purpose of Community cooperation in the field of Civil Protection is to help ensure better protection for people, the environment and property in the event of natural and technological disasters. The European Union suffers regularly from major disasters including floods in the majority of Member States as well as earthquakes, landslides and forest fires in Southern Europe.
Environmental emergencies are also important as are Accidental Marine Pollution incidents.
Between 1985 and 1994 six resolutions were adopted. Implementation of these resolutions resulted in the creation of several operational instruments covering both the preparedness of those involved in civil protection and the response in the event of a disaster. These instruments have been established by the Commission in collaboration with the Civil Protection Authorities of Member States and ensure better prepardness in the case of requests for mutual assistance. The enhancement of the response capability of all those directly involved with Civil Protection operations. For this purpose several instruments are used which address the human dimension of Civil Protection, help strengthen the interpersonal links that develop naturally during such activities and improve effective mutual assistance.