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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
“Earlier today, this morning, we have received a request from the government of Syria for assistance through the civil protection mechanism,” European Commissioner for crisis management Janez Lenarcic told reporters.
Lenarcic said member states were being encouraged to contribute with assistance as requested.
A country can request assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism when the scale of an emergency or disaster overwhelms its response capabilities.
Once activated, the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre coordinates and finances assistance provided by EU member states and eight additional participating nations.
(Reporting by Marine Strauss, editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten and Kevin Liffey)
Humanitarian aid refers to the assistance provided to people in need, especially during emergencies such as natural disasters, to alleviate suffering and support recovery efforts.
Disaster management involves the planning and coordination of activities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's policies and budget.
Crisis management is the process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from significant adverse events that can disrupt normal operations and cause harm.
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