Construction of integrated system for detection and prevention of forest fires in Nevestino and Makedonska Kamenica

Project code:CB006.2.12.039
Project call:CB006.2
Priority axis / Specific objective:1.2 Prevention and mitigation of consequences of natural and man-caused disasters of cross-border dimension and impact
Type of project:Investment
Project duration in months:24
Project final contract amount:391841.52 €
Project EU co-financing rate:85.00 %
Project start date:12.01.2021
Project end date:11.01.2023
Project intervention field:087 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks e.g. erosion, fires, flooding, storms and drought, including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems and infrastructures
Project summary:

The project is addressed to the construction of 2 Automatic observation towers for detecting forest fires in the municipalities of Nevestino and Makedonska Kamenica and delivery of equipment for control centers, which will be located in the selected cross-border area. Forest fires affect not only the environment but also the economy, society and human health. The project is a step forward towards the environmental problem of firefighting in the border region and ensuring future cooperation between the partners in the field of fire safety and environmental protection. Focus on developing a Joint Action Plan in line with EU best practices (Risk Management Plan and Forest Fire Prevention Plan) to provide all necessary procedures and tactics to ensure the effectiveness of the measures taken in case of critical situations in the cross-border region. Raising awareness of people from the selected cross-border region about the causes of man-made fires.

 

Partners

Leading partner
Municipality of Nevestino
Kyustendil
PP2
Public Enterprise Kamena Reka - Makedonska Kamenica
East region