Press Release: EU Civil Protection Mechanism activated to support Poland in managing severe floods

Poland activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on 19 May 2010, requesting support in addressing the severe floods affecting large areas of the country. The request for high capacity pumping equipment and teams was immediately communicated to all Participating States through the Commission's Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC) which coordinates European response for Civil Protection. Poland activated the Mechanism because it expected that its national response capacities would become overwhelmed due to the persisting heavy rains.

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