Migrants were trained to deal with earthquakes and fires in Samos – See photos

With two main simulation scenarios (forest fire and earthquake) completed in Samo the first pan-European educational program with participation refugees and immigrants and with funds from the Recovery Fund. This is the program that aims to integrate refugees and immigrants into the National Crisis Management and Risk Management Mechanism.

The implementation of the overall program, unique in the European Union, started symbolically with training in emergency situations, as the protection of human life is the highest level of inclusion, which facilitates a smooth transition to training in critical sectors of the Greek Economy.

An eight-member group of senior and senior officers of the Fire Brigade undertook the training of the refugees based on the program issued by the Headquarters of the Fire Brigade with a special decision of the Chief. The high-tech firefighting equipment secured through the Recovery Fund will be granted to the Samos Fire Service to enhance its work.

It is worth noting that the security protocol of PS translated into all languages as well as the fact that there was a large participation of women, among them two mothers who took part with their babies.

The refugees showed particular interest not only in their self-protection but also in the possibility of protecting the island and its inhabitants, as well as in learning the Greek Language.

All the integration programs of the Recovery Fund are implemented through the cooperation of the YMCA (integration sector) with the International Organization for Migration IOM and the general coordinator is Archpriest Dr. Calliope Saini. The Deputy Minister of Immigration and Asylum responsible for Integration, Ms. Sofia Vultepsi, was in Samos for the end of the first training module and real-time simulation exercises. Mrs. Vultepsi handed over the diplomas together with the head of the IOM ambassador Mr. Gianluca Rocco.

In the pioneering training program for refugees and immigrants from the Recovery Fund, the contribution of the European Commission and the European Asylum Organization, who offered technical assistance through a specialized group of experts, is important.

After the completion of this first training, the YFYMA Ms. Sofia Vultepsi stated:

“The first group of refugees trained to deal with natural disasters is a fact. I want to express my thanks and congratulations to all those who contributed decisively to the successful completion of such a difficult and complex undertaking that we aspire to become a guide and model for all of Europe. The Recovery Fund has already begun to deliver to local communities and I would like to particularly congratulate the Fire Service for its ability to adapt and perform even in the most difficult conditions.”

The General Secretary of Reception and Asylum Applicants of the YMA, Mr. Manos Logothetis, made special reference to the important contribution of a modern reception and identification system. As he said “good order and good living conditions are not only a humanitarian duty, but also contribute to a successful educational process.”

The head of the IOM Greece, Mr. Gianluca Rocco, said in his statements: “As IOM we are very proud to have contributed to the creation of the first emergency preparedness team in Greece, made up of refugees.

Working together with the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum and utilizing resources from the Recovery Fund, a group of 30 recognized refugees, learned not only to better protect themselves but also to support the Greek authorities helping local communities.

This exercise is an additional step in the creation of an inclusive integration mechanism, in the context of which immigrants and refugees become part of Greek society, embracing its values ​​and principles.”

The closing ceremony at the KED of Samos was also attended by the Mayor of Eastern Samos, Mr. Giorgos Stantzos, the Brigadier General, Mr. Nikolaos Labidionis, commander of 79 ADTE, the Coordinator of the Aegean Islands and Crete, Archipirachos Kostas Dedoudis, the Harbor Master of Samos, Mr. Dimitris Binias, and the Island Commander Samos Pyrarchos Stavroula Bonet.

In the context of her visit to Samos, Mrs. Voultepsi had close cooperation with the Member of Parliament Professor Christodoulos Stefanadis and local officials, who gave her a comprehensive picture of the island and its needs.

The action is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0” with funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

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