[PIO] Extension and strengthening of the Neighbourhood Watch programme in the field of fire prevention and response

The Police in cooperation with the fire brigade, under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, are promoting the extension of the institution of the neighbourhood watchdog to issues related to fire safety.

In this context, an event is being held tonight at 19:00 at the multipurpose hall, in Cypheruda, to provide information on the operation of the programme. The event is co-organised by the South Pitsilia Community Cluster, the Police and the Fire Service and is under the auspices of the Minister of Justice and Public Order, who will attend and address the event.

Nationwide there are currently 118 thousand Neighbourhood Watchers registered.

Nationwide there are currently 118 thousand Neighbourhood Watchers registered. An institution, which was launched in 2011 and has proven to be effective in both preventing crime and increasing the sense of security of citizens.

In the context of the efforts made to strengthen the mechanism for the prevention of forest and forest fires, and knowing that the institution of the Neighbourhood Watch has contributed decisively in the field of crime prevention, it was decided to expand and strengthen the programme in the field of prevention and response to the serious problem of catastrophic fires that plague our country every summer, mainly in the summer period.

Tonight's event is the second to be held (the first was on June 15, 2023 in the community of Pachna). The aim is to further develop the institution, which was limited during the pandemic period, by informing and raising awareness among citizens, especially residents of mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, so that they can contribute to the timely detection and notification of the competent authorities in the event of a fire in the area where they live and operate, but also for any information about any incorrect or suspicious human activities, which, unfortunately, are the main cause of fires. The aim is to increase the number of residents joining the programme, and this is achieved through the organisation of such events, which will continue to cover all provinces, municipalities and communities.

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