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Crisis exercise I.
Background Republic Alisia - developing country
somewhere in Africa Unstable Government, tourist industry, poor economy Rising opposition Civil unrest
Crisis SITCEN – Council GS tool for monitoring and evaluation of
crisis Activation of CCA - Crisis Coordination Arrangements Decision to evacuate all EU citizens
Managing the mounting crisis Risk Assessment – EU COMCEN website
Legal basis 96/409/CSFP: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of
the Member States, meeting within Council of 26 June 1996 on the establishment of an emergency travel document
95/553/EC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within Council of 19 December 1995 regarding protection for citizens of the European Union by diplomatic and consular representatives
Role of the consular officer I. Communicate – keep everybody informed
Compatriots• Voluntary registration - personal details, contact information• Website, phone, notice board – where to go, what to bring• Local wardens, honorary consuls – spread information among compatriots
LCC – sharing information• Establishing common practices – how to inform each other, representation• Exchange of phone numbers• Common gathering places (safe zones) for evacuees
Lead state – supply data• Situation reports, lists of evacuees• Agreements on assistance – if necessary
Capital – supply data Host state – ask for assistance (if possible)
• Armed escort to safety (airport, border)• Situation reports• NGOs, ICRC, foundations
Cooperate – help others, be flexible, be visible Keep calm
Evacuation luggage
Name tagged backpack, travelling bag or suitcase on wheels
Supplies for 2 – 3 days for each evacuee Recommended weight - 25 kg (adult), 10 kg (child) –
each person must be able to carry his/her own luggage
Content of the Evacuation luggage
1. Food, drinks and food utensils Basic non-perishable foods, ideally canned, well packed
bread Drinking water, small amount of alcohol (disinfection use) Small stores, a small bowl and cutlery
Content of the Evacuation luggage
2. ID and valuables Passports, Identification cards, cash money, credit cards,
insurance policies and valuables
Content of the Evacuation luggage
3. Medicaments and hygiene Medicaments Toilet articles Cosmetics
4. Clothes and outdoor equipment
Spare underwear, clothes, shoes, plastic raincoat
sleeping bag or blanket
Content of the Evacuation luggage
5. Tools, utensils, free time stuff Portable radio Cellular phone Torch Chargers, spare batteries Pocket knife, matches, sewing kit and other oddments Books, magazines, toys Pen, papers
Consular officer – lists of evacuees, contact numbers, blanc ETDs, round stamps, first aid kit, satellite phone, camera, maps, …
• Identification – reflex vest, national flags, embassy logo• Each officer• Each car, bus, train, plane
• Cars – full tank + reserve canister
Crisis exercise II. One family was kidnapped during its journey to a
designated evacuation point Members of the family were brutally interrogated One family member died All lost their passports
Role of the consular officer II. Provide assistance
Travel documents• Passports• ETD• Adding children into parent‘s passport
Legalization of documents• Birth, Marriage certificates• Citizenship documents
Repatriation – contacts to morgues Organizing visas – cooperation with embassies in neighbourhood
countries Food, water Unexpected expenditures Medevac – post-crisis medical treatment of the host state‘s citizens