This
exercise was proposed by Croatia as early as 2000 in the framework of the Stability
Pact Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Initiative (DPPI) and was subsequently
included in the NATO/PfP Partnership Work Programme. The EADRCC
and the Ministry
of Interior of Croatia have been active in the planning and preparation of
the exercise, with the SEEGROUP and Stability Pact providing close co-operation
and support.
The Initial Planning Conference was held in Valbandon, Croatia,
from 2 to 4 October 2001, where the framework for exercise was agreed. The Main
Planning Conference was held from 29 to 31 January 2002 in Split, Croatia, in
the vicinity of the exercise site Basko Polje (Conclusions).
The eighteen participating countries agreed that the main purpose of the exercise
would be to test communication and co-ordination in international disaster relief.
The exercise, based on combating forest fires, one of the major disaster risks
in Croatia, included fire fighting, mountain rescue, search and rescue, water
rescue, medical care, handling of hazardous materials, evacuation and public information.
The Final Planing Conference was held from 16 -18 April, 2002 in Makarska, Croatia.
Exercise
participation (22-24 May 2002)
Evaluation
of the exercise will follow
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