In this section we collect documents, photos and videos on emergencies related to seismic risk for which a state of emergency has been declared or for which the Head of the Civil Protection Department has served as Deputy Commissioner and on emergencies abroad in which the Department took part, both independently and within missions coordinated by the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
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\nDisastrous earthquakes like the one in Val di Noto in 1693 (grade XI on the Mercalli scale), or the long seismic period in 1783 in Calabria (which peaked at grade XI on the Mercalli scale), have deeply scarred the land and left recognisable signs of recovery and reconstruction. In the last forty years, the economical damage caused by seismic events has been assessed at around 80 billion euro, to which must be added damage to historical, artistic and monumental assets.
\nIn Italy, the relationship between the damage caused by earthquakes and the energy released during the events is much higher than in other countries with high seismicity, such as California or Japan. For example, the earthquake in 1997 in Umbria and Marche was responsible for damage (homeless: 32,000, economic damage: approximately 10 billion euro) comparable with that caused by the 1989 earthquake in California (14.5 billion dollars), despite it having around 30 times less energy. This is mainly due to the high population density and considerable fragility of our buildings.
\nIn this section you can find documents, photos and videos of seismic risk emergenciesfor which an emergency state has been declared or for which the Head of Department carried out the role of Commissioner delegate; also, here are listed international emergencies to which the Department participated, either autonomously or within missions coordinated by The European Civil Protection Mechanism.
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On August 21, 2017 a series of earthquake tremors affect the island of Ischia. The strongest occurs at 20.57. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology announces that the event, located in the municipality of Casamicciola Terme, has a local magnitude of 3.6. In the hours following the earthquake, the Institute specifies that the data relating to the magnitude duration is 4.0, an estimate used to measure events in the volcanic area. The damage is limited to a very limited area north of the island, between Casamicciola and Lacco Ameno. The news of a victim, a woman, is immediately spread, to which unfortunately a second one will be added.
\nThe Head of Department Angelo Borrelli convenes the Civil Protection Operational Committee, which meets in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Paolo Gentiloni. Following what emerged during the Committee, three teams of the Department are sent to the territory, in support of local and regional authorities. At the same time, an increase in the contingents of various Operating Structures is provided for, in particular the Fire Brigade with units specialising in search and rescue. About 750 men and women of the National Civil Protection Service are working on the island a few hours before the event and about 140 vehicles are employed including machines, helicopters and patrol boats. The arrival of the forces on the island is possible thanks to the synergic contribution of the components of the State which, in order to ensure the movements of men and means, make available air and sea assets.
\nThe activities on the island are concentrated on the rescue of some people who are under the rubble of a building in Casamicciola and in particular on the rescue of three brothers. They are the last to be saved because they were stuck in the point of the building particularly difficult to reach.
\nFor those in need of assistance, in the most affected municipalities and in the ports of Casamicciola and Ischia, first aid points are set up by civil protection volunteers from the Campania region and the Italian Red Cross Crime. Thousands of people spontaneously choose to leave Ischia.
On August 22nd the President of the Council signed the declaration of the \"Risk of compromising primary interests\", entrusting the coordination of the first aid interventions to the Head of the Civil Protection Department, through the Components and Operational Structures of the National Service of Civil Protection.
\nA few hours after the earthquake, on August 22nd, the checks of viability also begin. Priority was given to the Rizzoli hospital, which was initially evacuated as a precautionary measure, and to school buildings and hotels.
\nOn 29 August the Council of Ministers deliberated on the state of emergency due to the earthquake. The municipalities concerned by the declaration are Casamicciola Terme, Forio and Lacco Ameno.
\nThe first order of the Head of Department, signed on 29 August, appoints Commissioner delegate the architect Giuseppe Grimaldi, who is responsible for coordinating the operational centers activated on the territory, the interventions already underway and those that, later, will be considered necessary to overcome the critical issues in place.
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On August 21, 2017 a series of earthquake tremors affect the island of Ischia. The strongest occurs at 20.57. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology announces that the event, located in the municipality of Casamicciola Terme, has a local magnitude of 3.6. In the hours following the earthquake, the Institute specifies that the data relating to the magnitude duration is 4.0, an estimate used to measure events in the volcanic area. The damage is limited to a very limited area north of the island, between Casamicciola and Lacco Ameno. The news of a victim, a woman, is immediately spread, to which unfortunately a second one will be added.
\r\n\r\nThe Head of Department Angelo Borrelli convenes the Civil Protection Operational Committee, which meets in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Paolo Gentiloni. Following what emerged during the Committee, three teams of the Department are sent to the territory, in support of local and regional authorities. At the same time, an increase in the contingents of various Operating Structures is provided for, in particular the Fire Brigade with units specialising in search and rescue. About 750 men and women of the National Civil Protection Service are working on the island a few hours before the event and about 140 vehicles are employed including machines, helicopters and patrol boats. The arrival of the forces on the island is possible thanks to the synergic contribution of the components of the State which, in order to ensure the movements of men and means, make available air and sea assets.
\r\n\r\nThe activities on the island are concentrated on the rescue of some people who are under the rubble of a building in Casamicciola and in particular on the rescue of three brothers. They are the last to be saved because they were stuck in the point of the building particularly difficult to reach.
\r\nFor those in need of assistance, in the most affected municipalities and in the ports of Casamicciola and Ischia, first aid points are set up by civil protection volunteers from the Campania region and the Italian Red Cross Crime. Thousands of people spontaneously choose to leave Ischia.
On August 22nd the President of the Council signed the declaration of the \"Risk of compromising primary interests\", entrusting the coordination of the first aid interventions to the Head of the Civil Protection Department, through the Components and Operational Structures of the National Service of Civil Protection.
\r\n\r\nA few hours after the earthquake, on August 22nd, the checks of viability also begin. Priority was given to the Rizzoli hospital, which was initially evacuated as a precautionary measure, and to school buildings and hotels.
\r\n\r\nOn 29 August the Council of Ministers deliberated on the state of emergency due to the earthquake. The municipalities concerned by the declaration are Casamicciola Terme, Forio and Lacco Ameno.
\r\nThe first order of the Head of Department, signed on 29 August, appoints Commissioner delegate the architect Giuseppe Grimaldi, who is responsible for coordinating the operational centers activated on the territory, the interventions already underway and those that, later, will be considered necessary to overcome the critical issues in place.
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The Civil Protection Department is coordinating the Central Italy earthquake emergency.
\nThe state of emergency has been declared after the August 24 and then extended after the strong quakes occurred on October 26 and 30 and again after the four shocks of magnitude higher that 5 on January 18 and the exceptional snowfalls that affected Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria
At 3.36 a.m. of August 24, 2016 a 5,9 magnitude earthquake hits Central Italy. Thousands of people are involved with many victims and damage on the territory. The Head of the Civil Protection Department immediately calls the Operational Committee that is gathered as standing committee in the premises of the Department.
\nFrom August 28 onwards, the Dicomac - Direction of command and control – established in Rieti, guarantees the coordination emergency management activities through assistance to population, damage survey on buildings, artistic and cultural heritage, search of alternative housing solutions and support to production activities.
\nOn October 26 and 30 new violent shocks rock Central Italy, in particular between Umbria and Marche, already deeply affected by the August 24 quake. The October 26 event was featured by two strong quakes of 5.4 and 5.9 magnitude, and on Octoboer 30 a new strong quake causes new damage and collapses to buildings. Unlike after the August event, this time there are no victims, but the involved people are tens of thousands and even the number of damaged and collapsed buildings is higher.
\nOn January 18, four earthquakes of magnitude higher of 5 hit again Lazio and Abruzzo regions. In particular, at 10.25 a 5.1 event is registered, followed by other strong quakes: the second at 11.14, of 5.5 magnitude, the third at 11.25, of 5.4 magnitude and then the fourth at 14.33 of 5 magnitude. When the earthquakes occurred, the System of civil protection was already operating on the territory also because it has been tackling, for a few days, the exceptional wave of bad weather that affected, among the others, Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria regions.
\nNumerous and complex interventions were carried out: rescue, first aid and evacuation of people from isolated communities, restoration of traffic, infrastructures and essential services.
\nDuring the exceptional snowfalls, a few hours after the violent January 18 earthquakes, an avalanche crushed and destroyed the Rigopiano hotel, on the slopes of Gran Sasso, a few kilometres away from Farindola, in the province of Pescara. The search and rescue operations went on for eight days and nights, allowing to save nine lives, together with the two people who survived as they were outside the hotel during the avalanche. The January events caused 34 victims in total, of which 29 in the Rigopiano Hotel.
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\r\nThe state of emergency has been declared after the August 24 and then extended after the strong quakes occurred on October 26 and 30 and again after the four shocks of magnitude higher that 5 on January 18 and the exceptional snowfalls that affected Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria
At 3.36 a.m. of August 24, 2016 a 5,9 magnitude earthquake hits Central Italy. Thousands of people are involved with many victims and damage on the territory. The Head of the Civil Protection Department immediately calls the Operational Committee that is gathered as standing committee in the premises of the Department.
\r\n\r\nFrom August 28 onwards, the Dicomac - Direction of command and control – established in Rieti, guarantees the coordination emergency management activities through assistance to population, damage survey on buildings, artistic and cultural heritage, search of alternative housing solutions and support to production activities.
\r\n\r\nOn October 26 and 30 new violent shocks rock Central Italy, in particular between Umbria and Marche, already deeply affected by the August 24 quake. The October 26 event was featured by two strong quakes of 5.4 and 5.9 magnitude, and on Octoboer 30 a new strong quake causes new damage and collapses to buildings. Unlike after the August event, this time there are no victims, but the involved people are tens of thousands and even the number of damaged and collapsed buildings is higher.
\r\n\r\nOn January 18, four earthquakes of magnitude higher of 5 hit again Lazio and Abruzzo regions. In particular, at 10.25 a 5.1 event is registered, followed by other strong quakes: the second at 11.14, of 5.5 magnitude, the third at 11.25, of 5.4 magnitude and then the fourth at 14.33 of 5 magnitude. When the earthquakes occurred, the System of civil protection was already operating on the territory also because it has been tackling, for a few days, the exceptional wave of bad weather that affected, among the others, Abruzzo, Lazio, Marche and Umbria regions.
\r\n\r\nNumerous and complex interventions were carried out: rescue, first aid and evacuation of people from isolated communities, restoration of traffic, infrastructures and essential services.
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\r\nDuring the exceptional snowfalls, a few hours after the violent January 18 earthquakes, an avalanche crushed and destroyed the Rigopiano hotel, on the slopes of Gran Sasso, a few kilometres away from Farindola, in the province of Pescara. The search and rescue operations went on for eight days and nights, allowing to save nine lives, together with the two people who survived as they were outside the hotel during the avalanche. The January events caused 34 victims in total, of which 29 in the Rigopiano Hotel.
A due mesi dalla sua istituzione, terminano il 2 agosto le attività della Di.coma.C- Direzione di Comando e controllo. Lo prevede l'ordinanza n. 15 dell'1 agosto 2012 del Capo Dipartimento che stabilisce il passaggio di consegne nella gestione dell’emergenza terremoto ai Presidenti delle Regioni Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia e Veneto nominati Commissari delegati dal decreto legge n. 74/2012 convertito nella legge n. 122/2012.
\nLa Di.Coma.C. è stata istituita a Bologna con l'ordinanza n. 3 del 2 giugno 2012 dopo la seconda forte scossa di magnitudo 5.8 del 29 maggio per coordinare le componenti e strutture operative impegnate nel soccorso e assistenza alla popolazione e negli interventi provvisionali connessi alle prime necessità. Le strutture delle Regione Emilia Romagna hanno costituito parte integrante della Di.Coma.C.
\nLa prima scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 alle 4.04 del 20 maggio 2012 era stata avvertita in gran parte del nord Italia e localizzata tra le province di Ferrara, Modena, Mantova e Bologna. Il 29 maggio alle 9 si era verificato un nuovo evento sismico in provincia di Modena di magnitudo 5.8. Diverse repliche avevano interessato anche le province di Reggio Emilia e Mantova, tra cui una scossa di magnitudo 5.3 alle 12.55.
\nA seguito del primo evento, il 22 maggio il Consiglio dei Ministri aveva deliberato lo stato di emergenza per le Province di Modena, Ferrara, Bologna e Mantova, fissandone la durata in 60 giorni. Il coordinamento degli interventi era stato affidato al Capo Dipartimento della Protezione Civile. Il 30 maggio era stato esteso lo stato di emergenza anche alle Province di Reggio Emilia e Rovigo.
\nIn questa sezione è descritta l’attivazione del Servizio Nazionale della Protezione Civile dal 20 maggio 2012, i primi interventi, l’assistenza alla popolazione, le verifiche di agibilità, l’attività di monitoraggio coordinata dal Dipartimento della Protezione Civile, le donazioni.
\nDal 2 agosto 2012 con il passaggio di consegne al Commissario dellegato - Presidente della Regione Emilia-Romagna, le informazioni sulla gestione dell'emergenza nel territorio dell'Emilia-Romagna sono disponibili sul sito\"Dopo il terremoto in Emilia-Romagna\" .
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\r\nLa Di.Coma.C. è stata istituita a Bologna con l'ordinanza n. 3 del 2 giugno 2012 dopo la seconda forte scossa di magnitudo 5.8 del 29 maggio per coordinare le componenti e strutture operative impegnate nel soccorso e assistenza alla popolazione e negli interventi provvisionali connessi alle prime necessità. Le strutture delle Regione Emilia Romagna hanno costituito parte integrante della Di.Coma.C.
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\r\nLa prima scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 5.9 alle 4.04 del 20 maggio 2012 era stata avvertita in gran parte del nord Italia e localizzata tra le province di Ferrara, Modena, Mantova e Bologna. Il 29 maggio alle 9 si era verificato un nuovo evento sismico in provincia di Modena di magnitudo 5.8. Diverse repliche avevano interessato anche le province di Reggio Emilia e Mantova, tra cui una scossa di magnitudo 5.3 alle 12.55.
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\r\nA seguito del primo evento, il 22 maggio il Consiglio dei Ministri aveva deliberato lo stato di emergenza per le Province di Modena, Ferrara, Bologna e Mantova, fissandone la durata in 60 giorni. Il coordinamento degli interventi era stato affidato al Capo Dipartimento della Protezione Civile. Il 30 maggio era stato esteso lo stato di emergenza anche alle Province di Reggio Emilia e Rovigo.
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\r\nIn questa sezione è descritta l’attivazione del Servizio Nazionale della Protezione Civile dal 20 maggio 2012, i primi interventi, l’assistenza alla popolazione, le verifiche di agibilità, l’attività di monitoraggio coordinata dal Dipartimento della Protezione Civile, le donazioni.
Dal 2 agosto 2012 con il passaggio di consegne al Commissario dellegato - Presidente della Regione Emilia-Romagna, le informazioni sulla gestione dell'emergenza nel territorio dell'Emilia-Romagna sono disponibili sul sito\"Dopo il terremoto in Emilia-Romagna\" .
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\nOn April 6th, 2009 a violent earthquake hit Abruzzo and the province of L’Aquila. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale, a moment magnitude of 6.3 and a depth of 8.8 km. The earthquake caused 309 victims and more than 1500 injured people. The earthquake also heavy damaged public, private structures and the cultural heritage of the area.
\nA decree of the President of the Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency and appointed the Head of the Civil Protection Department as Deputy Commissioner until December 2009.
\nThe charge is then extended until January 31st 2010, and in February 2010 the management is assumed by the new Deputy Commissioner, the President of the Abruzzo Region.
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\r\n\r\nOn April 6th, 2009 a violent earthquake hit Abruzzo and the province of L’Aquila. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale, a moment magnitude of 6.3 and a depth of 8.8 km. The earthquake caused 309 victims and more than 1500 injured people. The earthquake also heavy damaged public, private structures and the cultural heritage of the area.
\r\n\r\nA decree of the President of the Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency and appointed the Head of the Civil Protection Department as Deputy Commissioner until December 2009.
\r\n\r\nThe charge is then extended until January 31st 2010, and in February 2010 the management is assumed by the new Deputy Commissioner, the President of the Abruzzo Region.
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Ten years ago the Abruzzo earthquake occurred. In this section You will find information in depth about the activities carried out during the emergency by the Department
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Date: 31 October 2002, h.11,32
\nMagnitude: 5.8 (Maw)
\nIntensity at the epicentre: VII-VIII grade (MCS)
\nVictims: 30
Between 31 October and 2 November 2002 Molise and part of Puglia were struck by various earthquake tremors. The epicentre was between Santa Croce di Magliano, San Giuliano di Puglia and Larino in the province of Campobasso. This area had until this moment been considered a low seismic risk zone.
\nThe most violent tremor, of magnitude 5.8 (Maw), was recorded 11.32 on 31 October in the southern part of Molise, north-east of the province of Campobasso, between Monti Frentani and the Fortore valley. It lasted 60 seconds and was felt quite distinctly through Molise, in the area of Foggia and in the province of Chieti. It was felt as far away as the Marche, Bari, Brindisi, Rome, Potenza, Naples and Salerno, and Taranto.
\nThe event caused 30 deaths, including 27 children, approximately 100 injured and 2,295 ended up homeless in the province of Campobasso alone. Even in the province of Foggia there were a great many left homeless and a dozen or so municipalities reported serious damage to historical buildings and homes.
\nIn San Giuliano di Puglia, the strong shaking caused the roof to collapse on the “Francesco Jovine” school building, which housed the nursery, primary and middle schools. 57 children, 8 teachers and 2 caretakers were trapped under the rubble. Firemen, Civil Protection volunteers and locals continued digging all day. People were still being pulled out from the ruins in the evening. The following morning the Firemen stopped hearing any voices from under the rubble. 27 children and a teacher lost their lives when the “Francesco Jovine” school collapsed.
\nToday Jovine school has been rebuilt using innovative technique and, above all, ensuring the building is seismic proof. The new school features so-called seismic insulation, in other words a technique that manages to guarantee almost total protection even in the case of very violent earthquakes. This technique has already been tested in Japan and China during violent earthquakes and the buildings protected with this insulation were hardly damaged at all despite being close to the epicentre.
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Date: 31 October 2002, h.11,32
\r\nMagnitude: 5.8 (Maw)
\r\nIntensity at the epicentre: VII-VIII grade (MCS)
\r\nVictims: 30
Between 31 October and 2 November 2002 Molise and part of Puglia were struck by various earthquake tremors. The epicentre was between Santa Croce di Magliano, San Giuliano di Puglia and Larino in the province of Campobasso. This area had until this moment been considered a low seismic risk zone.
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\r\nThe most violent tremor, of magnitude 5.8 (Maw), was recorded 11.32 on 31 October in the southern part of Molise, north-east of the province of Campobasso, between Monti Frentani and the Fortore valley. It lasted 60 seconds and was felt quite distinctly through Molise, in the area of Foggia and in the province of Chieti. It was felt as far away as the Marche, Bari, Brindisi, Rome, Potenza, Naples and Salerno, and Taranto.
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\r\nThe event caused 30 deaths, including 27 children, approximately 100 injured and 2,295 ended up homeless in the province of Campobasso alone. Even in the province of Foggia there were a great many left homeless and a dozen or so municipalities reported serious damage to historical buildings and homes.
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\r\nIn San Giuliano di Puglia, the strong shaking caused the roof to collapse on the “Francesco Jovine” school building, which housed the nursery, primary and middle schools. 57 children, 8 teachers and 2 caretakers were trapped under the rubble. Firemen, Civil Protection volunteers and locals continued digging all day. People were still being pulled out from the ruins in the evening. The following morning the Firemen stopped hearing any voices from under the rubble. 27 children and a teacher lost their lives when the “Francesco Jovine” school collapsed.
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\r\nToday Jovine school has been rebuilt using innovative technique and, above all, ensuring the building is seismic proof. The new school features so-called seismic insulation, in other words a technique that manages to guarantee almost total protection even in the case of very violent earthquakes. This technique has already been tested in Japan and China during violent earthquakes and the buildings protected with this insulation were hardly damaged at all despite being close to the epicentre.
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Date: 26 September 1997, h. 11:40
\nMagnitude: 6.0 (Maw)
\nIntensity at the epicentre: VIII-IX grade (MCS)
\nVictims: 11
On 26 September 1997 at 2:33 am, an initial earthquake tremor of magnitude 5.5 (Maw), grade VIII on the Mercalli scale, hit a vast area of central Italy, localised along the axis of the mountain ridge of the Apennines, between Umbria and Marche. The biggest tremor came at 11.40 am and worsened the damage scenario caused by the previous shake. This was the start of a seismic sequence that continued for several months in Umbria and Marche, with thousands of tremors in a wide area that extended for 50 km north west and south east, including the towns of Gualdo Tadino and Nocera Umbra to the north and Sellano and Norcia to the south. A dozen or so of these tremors had a magnitude higher than the damage limit (M≥4.5), like those on 3 October (5.1), 7 October (5.3), 14 October (5.4) and 26 March 1998 (5.6), causing further serious damage to these regions with their wealth of art and history.
\nForty-eight municipalities were hit by the quake including Assisi, Gubbio, Foligno, Norcia, Valfabbrica, Gualdo Tadino, Nocera Umbra and Sellano, in Umbria. In Marche the worst damage was recorded in the municipalities of Serravalle del Chienti, Camerino, Fiordimonte, Castelsantangelo sul Nera.
\nLosses or damages to historical-artistic heritage were huge: the top of the bell tower of the cathedral in Foligno, the historical tower in Nocer Umbra, the many local museums and historical theatres that abound in these regions. The Franciscan complex in Assissi was the most famous damaged monument, visited every year by millions of tourists from all over the world. The most serious damage was to the upper basilica which lost most of its frescoed ceiling.
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\r\nMagnitude: 6.0 (Maw)
\r\nIntensity at the epicentre: VIII-IX grade (MCS)
\r\nVictims: 11
On 26 September 1997 at 2:33 am, an initial earthquake tremor of magnitude 5.5 (Maw), grade VIII on the Mercalli scale, hit a vast area of central Italy, localised along the axis of the mountain ridge of the Apennines, between Umbria and Marche. The biggest tremor came at 11.40 am and worsened the damage scenario caused by the previous shake. This was the start of a seismic sequence that continued for several months in Umbria and Marche, with thousands of tremors in a wide area that extended for 50 km north west and south east, including the towns of Gualdo Tadino and Nocera Umbra to the north and Sellano and Norcia to the south. A dozen or so of these tremors had a magnitude higher than the damage limit (M≥4.5), like those on 3 October (5.1), 7 October (5.3), 14 October (5.4) and 26 March 1998 (5.6), causing further serious damage to these regions with their wealth of art and history.
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\r\nForty-eight municipalities were hit by the quake including Assisi, Gubbio, Foligno, Norcia, Valfabbrica, Gualdo Tadino, Nocera Umbra and Sellano, in Umbria. In Marche the worst damage was recorded in the municipalities of Serravalle del Chienti, Camerino, Fiordimonte, Castelsantangelo sul Nera.
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\r\nLosses or damages to historical-artistic heritage were huge: the top of the bell tower of the cathedral in Foligno, the historical tower in Nocer Umbra, the many local museums and historical theatres that abound in these regions. The Franciscan complex in Assissi was the most famous damaged monument, visited every year by millions of tourists from all over the world. The most serious damage was to the upper basilica which lost most of its frescoed ceiling.
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On 6 February at 4.17 AM a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits south-east Turkey and northern Syria. The National Civil Protection Service immediately responds.
\nThe main event is followed by numerous shocks, including one of magnitude 7.5. Tens of thousands of people lose their lives, thousands of people are injured and others are missing. The people on the ground have to survive the cold, the lack of electricity, food and drinking water. There are thousands of collapsed buildings. Damage to the road network further hampers the work of rescue teams.
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\nThe Turkish authorities request the intervention of the European Civil Protection Mechanism, to send search and rescue teams, goods and materials. The Mechanism also brings assistance to the Syrian population. On the proposal of the Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, on 9 February, the Council of Ministers declares the state of emergency for Italian intervention in the earthquake-stricken territories.
On 6 February at 4.17 AM a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hits south-east Turkey and northern Syria. The National Civil Protection Service immediately responds.
\r\n\r\nThe main event is followed by numerous shocks, including one of magnitude 7.5. Tens of thousands of people lose their lives, thousands of people are injured and others are missing. The people on the ground have to survive the cold, the lack of electricity, food and drinking water. There are thousands of collapsed buildings. Damage to the road network further hampers the work of rescue teams.
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\r\nThe Turkish authorities request the intervention of the European Civil Protection Mechanism, to send search and rescue teams, goods and materials. The Mechanism also brings assistance to the Syrian population. On the proposal of the Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, on 9 February, the Council of Ministers declares the state of emergency for Italian intervention in the earthquake-stricken territories.
On November 26, 2019, at 3:54 a.m., a strong shock of magnitude 6.4 hit the Republic of Albania, in the central and northern area. 51 victims and over 650 injured, many collapses and damage, particularly in Durres, Kruje and Thumane have been recorded. Also, over 4,000 people were forced to leave their homes.
\nThe Civil Protection Department immediately activated the Crisis Unit, closely monitored the situation and Italy intervened in Albanian territory, bringing immediate relief and help to the population, so the Italian teams immediately took action.
\nIn the first instance, Italy sent teams to support early coordination, teams specialized in Search and Rescue in urban areas, resources to help the population and further support to the Albanian operators for the viability checks.
\nOn December 2, the Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency, with a duration of six months, for the emergency related to the earthquake of November 26 in Albania. This allowed the intervention of the Civil Protection Department and the other operational structures in the Albanian territory as part of the ERCC- Emergency Response and Coordination Center of the European Commission (DG-ECHO) framework of interventions.
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\r\nThe Civil Protection Department immediately activated the Crisis Unit, closely monitored the situation and Italy intervened in Albanian territory, bringing immediate relief and help to the population, so the Italian teams immediately took action.
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\r\nIn the first instance, Italy sent teams to support early coordination, teams specialized in Search and Rescue in urban areas, resources to help the population and further support to the Albanian operators for the viability checks.
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\r\nOn December 2, the Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency, with a duration of six months, for the emergency related to the earthquake of November 26 in Albania. This allowed the intervention of the Civil Protection Department and the other operational structures in the Albanian territory as part of the ERCC- Emergency Response and Coordination Center of the European Commission (DG-ECHO) framework of interventions.
After the earthquake of magnitude 6.4, which on November 26, 2019 struck Albania, the Civil Protection Department intervened by providing aid and assistance to the population
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\nThe European Union Civil Protection Mechanism was promptly activated on April 25 to support the Nepalese government. Simultaneously, the Department sent an first evaluation team, composed of Department personnel and technicians from the National Fire Brigade Corps. The team worked with the local authorities to plan the Italian intervention in the affected areas and with the United Nations that, as foreseen in the international response system, supported the affected government by coordinating the international teams.
\nThe operation was authorized by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of April 28, which allowed the start of relief and assistance activities, provided for in Ordinance No. 244 of April 28, 2015. On April 29, therefore, a second group departed, which integrated the team already operating on site, formed by 36 people including doctors, nurses and logisticians of the voluntary association of the Emergency Surgery Group of Pisa, Firefighters specialized in the assessment and securing of buildings and officials of the Department of Civil Protection.
\nTogether with the operators, an Advanced Medical Post-PMA was also sent to Nepal, that is a light field hospital composed of five tents, a gazebo for triage and service areas for staff, technical intervention material and a container containing 12 self-standing tents. The health facility, according to the indications of the United Nations, was set up about 90 km north-west of Kathmandu, in the district of Nuwakot and more precisely in the village of Satbise, to assist patients in the area and those coming from more distant districts, which remained isolated for several days after the earthquake. Firefighters have been engaged in structural inspections of strategic buildings located in the district of Nuwakot, such as schools and hospitals, and in inspections of sites of cultural interest in Kathmandu. Always with the aim of carrying out structural assessments of buildings, an official of the Department also participated in the mission of the European team (European Union Civil Protection Team-Eucpt) with tasks related to the assessment of structural damage and then to support the National Association of Nepalese Engineers in some verification activities of buildings in Kathmandu and Chautara, a city on the outskirts of the capital.
\nAt the end of the mission, Italy, in agreement with the Nepalese Government, donated the ambulatory structure of the Advanced Medical Post and part of the equipment to the district hospital of Trishuli, seriously damaged by the earthquake. In addition to the health structure, 12 four-arch tents were donated to replace some schools destroyed or declared unfit for use by the Fire Brigade in the Rasuwa district.
\nOverall, the Italian Government has allocated one million euros to the Nepalese population affected by the earthquake, ensuring the entire intervention, including the donation of goods and equipment to the local health authorities.
\n","value":"On May 20, the team sent to Nepal to participate in rescue operations and international assistance to the population affected by the dramatic earthquake on April 25 returned to Italy. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, affected the entire central area of the country, between Kathmandu and the Everest mountain range, causing over 8,500 victims, about 19,000 injured, and extensive damage to public and private buildings and cultural heritage. Among the victims, four Italian.
\r\n\r\nThe European Union Civil Protection Mechanism was promptly activated on April 25 to support the Nepalese government. Simultaneously, the Department sent an first evaluation team, composed of Department personnel and technicians from the National Fire Brigade Corps. The team worked with the local authorities to plan the Italian intervention in the affected areas and with the United Nations that, as foreseen in the international response system, supported the affected government by coordinating the international teams.
\r\n\r\nThe operation was authorized by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of April 28, which allowed the start of relief and assistance activities, provided for in Ordinance No. 244 of April 28, 2015. On April 29, therefore, a second group departed, which integrated the team already operating on site, formed by 36 people including doctors, nurses and logisticians of the voluntary association of the Emergency Surgery Group of Pisa, Firefighters specialized in the assessment and securing of buildings and officials of the Department of Civil Protection.
\r\n\r\nTogether with the operators, an Advanced Medical Post-PMA was also sent to Nepal, that is a light field hospital composed of five tents, a gazebo for triage and service areas for staff, technical intervention material and a container containing 12 self-standing tents. The health facility, according to the indications of the United Nations, was set up about 90 km north-west of Kathmandu, in the district of Nuwakot and more precisely in the village of Satbise, to assist patients in the area and those coming from more distant districts, which remained isolated for several days after the earthquake. Firefighters have been engaged in structural inspections of strategic buildings located in the district of Nuwakot, such as schools and hospitals, and in inspections of sites of cultural interest in Kathmandu. Always with the aim of carrying out structural assessments of buildings, an official of the Department also participated in the mission of the European team (European Union Civil Protection Team-Eucpt) with tasks related to the assessment of structural damage and then to support the National Association of Nepalese Engineers in some verification activities of buildings in Kathmandu and Chautara, a city on the outskirts of the capital.
\r\n\r\nAt the end of the mission, Italy, in agreement with the Nepalese Government, donated the ambulatory structure of the Advanced Medical Post and part of the equipment to the district hospital of Trishuli, seriously damaged by the earthquake. In addition to the health structure, 12 four-arch tents were donated to replace some schools destroyed or declared unfit for use by the Fire Brigade in the Rasuwa district.
\r\n\r\nOverall, the Italian Government has allocated one million euros to the Nepalese population affected by the earthquake, ensuring the entire intervention, including the donation of goods and equipment to the local health authorities.
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\nMagnitude: 8.8
\nVictims: 507
On 27 February 2010 an earthquake measuring 8.8 in magnitude hits the Republic of Chile. Less than one week later, a team sent by the MIC, the monitoring and information centre of the Community Mechanism for Civil protection, arrives in the quake-hit zones to help cooperation of aid from EU countries.
\nOn 19 March, the Italian Government declares state of emergency in Chile. With the Order no. 3871 of 21 April, it is also established that all activity by Administrations and state organisations to support the Chilean population will be coordinated by the Undersecretary of State, official coordinator for prevention activity in Europe and the rest of the world, Guido Bertolaso.
\nTo help the Chilean population, on 15 May, the Italian Government sends a field hospital out to the earthquake zone with the aim of guaranteeing long-term health assistance in the affected area.
\nOn 12 June, after a 30-day journey, the container ship transporting the modular hospital docks in the Chilean port of San Antonio. Bad sea conditions delay unloading until two days later. On 13 June, an advanced team of personnel from the Department of Civil Protection arrives on the site, as well as the AFMAL Association to coordinate unloading, transport, setting up and start up.
\nThe opening of the field hospital is set for 10 July in Talca, in the Maule region. It will operate for the four whole years in which it is necessary for the Chilean government to rebuild the Talca regional hospital, which was seriously compromised by the earthquake.
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\r\nMagnitude: 8.8
\r\nVictims: 507
On 27 February 2010 an earthquake measuring 8.8 in magnitude hits the Republic of Chile. Less than one week later, a team sent by the MIC, the monitoring and information centre of the Community Mechanism for Civil protection, arrives in the quake-hit zones to help cooperation of aid from EU countries.
\r\n\r\nOn 19 March, the Italian Government declares state of emergency in Chile. With the Order no. 3871 of 21 April, it is also established that all activity by Administrations and state organisations to support the Chilean population will be coordinated by the Undersecretary of State, official coordinator for prevention activity in Europe and the rest of the world, Guido Bertolaso.
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\r\nTo help the Chilean population, on 15 May, the Italian Government sends a field hospital out to the earthquake zone with the aim of guaranteeing long-term health assistance in the affected area.
\r\n
\r\nOn 12 June, after a 30-day journey, the container ship transporting the modular hospital docks in the Chilean port of San Antonio. Bad sea conditions delay unloading until two days later. On 13 June, an advanced team of personnel from the Department of Civil Protection arrives on the site, as well as the AFMAL Association to coordinate unloading, transport, setting up and start up.
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\r\nThe opening of the field hospital is set for 10 July in Talca, in the Maule region. It will operate for the four whole years in which it is necessary for the Chilean government to rebuild the Talca regional hospital, which was seriously compromised by the earthquake.
This section gives information and updates about Italian aid to the Chilean population hit by the earthquake. There is also a dedicated section for acts issued by the Italian Government in response to this international emergency.
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Magnitude: 7.0
Victims: 222.570
On January 12, 2010, a violent earthquake shook the Republic of Haiti.
\nEuropean Union countries have responded to the emergency by activating the European Civil Protection Mechanism, which allows the European Commission to coordinate the assistance by member countries.
\nAmong these, Italy is one of the first to offer assistance to the population and on January 13, the Cabinet declares the State of Emergency, in order to promptly organize and offer humanitarian help. In the National system are included the General Direction for Development and Cooperation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italian Civil Protection Department, Ministry of Defence and Italian Red Cross.
\nOn January 19, a decree assigned to Under - secretary Guido Bertolaso the coordination of all the activities for Haiti carried out by local administrations and Haiti National Board, along with the Civil Protection support. Two days after the decree, the Chief of Civil Protection landed in Haiti in order to evaluate which actions were needed and to meet with local authorities, representatives from international organizations and from other countries involved.
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Date: January 12, 2010
\r\nMagnitude: 7.0
\r\nVictims: 222.570
On January 12, 2010, a violent earthquake shook the Republic of Haiti.
\r\n
\r\nEuropean Union countries have responded to the emergency by activating the European Civil Protection Mechanism, which allows the European Commission to coordinate the assistance by member countries.
\r\n
\r\nAmong these, Italy is one of the first to offer assistance to the population and on January 13, the Cabinet declares the State of Emergency, in order to promptly organize and offer humanitarian help. In the National system are included the General Direction for Development and Cooperation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italian Civil Protection Department, Ministry of Defence and Italian Red Cross.
On January 19, a decree assigned to Under - secretary Guido Bertolaso the coordination of all the activities for Haiti carried out by local administrations and Haiti National Board, along with the Civil Protection support. Two days after the decree, the Chief of Civil Protection landed in Haiti in order to evaluate which actions were needed and to meet with local authorities, representatives from international organizations and from other countries involved.
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Date: 12 May 2008
\nMagnitude: 7.9
\nVictims: 87,587
On 12 May, a violent earthquake measuring 7.9 in magnitude hits the territory of China. The quake recorded by the national seismic network of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and by the MedNet network is located in the Chinese region of Sichuan, approximately 90 kilometres north-west of the provincial capital of Chengdu. On the same day, until 11.50 Italian time, the earthquake is followed by aftershocks of maximum magnitude of 6.0
\nAftershocks are also recorded over the days that follow, particularly on 17 May with two strong tremors of 6.0 and 6.1 in magnitude.
\nOn 17 May 2008, aid from Italy, which had already expressed its willingness to intervene in the hours immediately following the quake, arrives after specific agreements are made with the Chinese government on the arrival of international aid, set out through the Italian Embassy in Beijing. Italian intervention also forms part of the Community mechanism for civil protection.
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\r\nMagnitude: 7.9
\r\nVictims: 87,587
On 12 May, a violent earthquake measuring 7.9 in magnitude hits the territory of China. The quake recorded by the national seismic network of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology and by the MedNet network is located in the Chinese region of Sichuan, approximately 90 kilometres north-west of the provincial capital of Chengdu. On the same day, until 11.50 Italian time, the earthquake is followed by aftershocks of maximum magnitude of 6.0
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\r\nAftershocks are also recorded over the days that follow, particularly on 17 May with two strong tremors of 6.0 and 6.1 in magnitude.
\r\n
\r\nOn 17 May 2008, aid from Italy, which had already expressed its willingness to intervene in the hours immediately following the quake, arrives after specific agreements are made with the Chinese government on the arrival of international aid, set out through the Italian Embassy in Beijing. Italian intervention also forms part of the Community mechanism for civil protection.
Date: 8 October 2005
\nMagnitude: 7.6
\nVictims: 80,361
8 October 2005, at 8.50 am – A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hits the Kashmir region, on the border between Pakistan and India. The epicentre is 95 km north of Islamabad.
\nThe victims come to over 73,000 in Pakistan, 1,300 in India (though bodies are still being extracted from beneath the debris over one month later), with over 75,000 injured, almost 4 million evacuated and more than 3.3 million left homeless. Most of the victims are feared to be children and teenagers. The worst hit areas are located in mountainous zones that are difficult to reach.
\nThe United Nations define the earthquake as “the worst nightmare”, although the destruction is too far from television cameras to be broadcast around the world.
\nOn 9 October, the day after the quake, the President of Pakistan Pervez Musharaff launches an appeal to the international community: aid is needed, the number of victims is growing by the hour. Weather conditions are terrible, hindering aid and making living conditions worse for the survivors.
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Date: 8 October 2005
\r\nMagnitude: 7.6
\r\nVictims: 80,361
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\r\n8 October 2005, at 8.50 am – A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude hits the Kashmir region, on the border between Pakistan and India. The epicentre is 95 km north of Islamabad.
\r\n
\r\nThe victims come to over 73,000 in Pakistan, 1,300 in India (though bodies are still being extracted from beneath the debris over one month later), with over 75,000 injured, almost 4 million evacuated and more than 3.3 million left homeless. Most of the victims are feared to be children and teenagers. The worst hit areas are located in mountainous zones that are difficult to reach.
\r\n
\r\nThe United Nations define the earthquake as “the worst nightmare”, although the destruction is too far from television cameras to be broadcast around the world.
\r\n
\r\nOn 9 October, the day after the quake, the President of Pakistan Pervez Musharaff launches an appeal to the international community: aid is needed, the number of victims is growing by the hour. Weather conditions are terrible, hindering aid and making living conditions worse for the survivors.
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Date: 26 December 2003
\nMagnitude: 6.6
\nVictims: 31,000
\nOn Friday, 26 December 2003, at 5.26 (local time) an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter Scale hits southeast Iran. The epicentre is located in the province of Kerman, specifically in the historical town of Bam. The effects of the earthquake are so devastating that the Iranian Government authorities send a request for international assistance.
The Department of Civil Protection, in agreement with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and following the activation of the Community Mechanism for Civil Protection, arranges for the immediate dispatch of an Italian team to Iran.
\nThe team is made up of officials from the Department of Civil Protection, the Fire Service, two dog units from the National Alpine Troop Association of Veneto, three dog units from the emergency volunteer organisation Fo.P.I.V.O.L. (Forza di Pronto Impiego Volontariato Lazio), volunteers from ANPAS, from the “Misericordie” and Red Cross staff. All operations in progress on Iranian territory are coordinated and constantly monitored by the Operations Room of the Department of Civil Protection in Rome.
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\r\nMagnitude: 6.6
\r\nVictims: 31,000
\r\nOn Friday, 26 December 2003, at 5.26 (local time) an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter Scale hits southeast Iran. The epicentre is located in the province of Kerman, specifically in the historical town of Bam. The effects of the earthquake are so devastating that the Iranian Government authorities send a request for international assistance.
\r\n
\r\nThe Department of Civil Protection, in agreement with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and following the activation of the Community Mechanism for Civil Protection, arranges for the immediate dispatch of an Italian team to Iran.
\r\n
\r\nThe team is made up of officials from the Department of Civil Protection, the Fire Service, two dog units from the National Alpine Troop Association of Veneto, three dog units from the emergency volunteer organisation Fo.P.I.V.O.L. (Forza di Pronto Impiego Volontariato Lazio), volunteers from ANPAS, from the “Misericordie” and Red Cross staff. All operations in progress on Iranian territory are coordinated and constantly monitored by the Operations Room of the Department of Civil Protection in Rome.