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> Giannis Kefalogiannis

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Giannis Kefalogiannis: Managing natural disasters is not a one-off policy, but a long-term strategy

For the first time, a comprehensive Incident Command System is being institutionalized – An Annual Wildfire Season Report with measurable indicators is established – An Operational Meteorology Unit is being created within ESKEΔΙΚ, along with a Flood Risk Assessment Committee

Kefalogiannis: We are creating 13 risk management centers, aiming to prevent and manage risks

This, as he explained, "will give a unified picture of the management of all events and especially proactive surveillance on some issues"

Controlled fires in November to avoid summer wildfires — What’s changing in forest protection

The bill to be presented by the responsible minister, Giannis Kefalogiannis, at the Cabinet meeting — Introducing for the first time in Greece the method of planned burning of forest areas — Regional “war rooms” for better coordination

Kefalogiannis on fake news about the fires: No deaths in Achaia, fire did not enter Patras urban area

Kefalogiannis referred to five news items that were reproduced while the fires were raging