Enhancing Crisis Management: Insights from the Swiss Civil Protection System
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This workshop, led by Dr. Patrick Smit, Chief Operations Officer, focuses on inter-agency crisis management using the Swiss civil protection system as a case study. Highlighting the legal responsibilities of the 26 Swiss provinces, the discussion covers how assistance is provided during civil emergencies, emphasizing the importance of cooperative frameworks and resource management. The workshop also reviews the “SEISMO 12” exercise, underscoring systematic thinking and cross-linked approaches in crisis response.
Enhancing Crisis Management: Insights from the Swiss Civil Protection System
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Emergency- and crisis-management The federal staff group ABCN (BST ABCN) OECD workshop on inter-agency crisis management Geneva, 28 June 2012 Dr. Patrick Smit Chief Operations Officer
The Swiss civil protection systemTasks of BST ABCN FOCP (2001), modified
The Swiss civil protection system Framework The 26 Swiss provinces are by law responsible for the civil protection Assistance will only be provided if the resources of the inferior organisation are exhausted or are not sufficient enough to cope with the tasks NEOC (2011)
The Swiss civil protection system Case: Exercise “SEISMO 12” (8 - 10 May 2012) 09h30 H + 2h 10h30 H + 3h 11h30 H + 4h H + 3½h
Conclusion in a nutshell Think cross-linked Act systematically