Article 25

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of disaster risk reduction may concern: the development or perfection of systems, including infrastructures, for disaster prevention and preparedness, including prediction and early-warning systems, with a view to reducing the consequences of disasters; the development of detailed knowledge of the exposure to the disasters and the current response capacities in the OCTs and in the regions where they are located; the strengthening of existing measures of disaster prevention and preparation at local, national and regional levels; the improvement of response capacities of the actors concerned, to render them more coordinated, effective and efficient; the improvement of awareness-raising and information to the population regarding the exposure to risks, prevention, preparation and the response in the event of disaster, with due attention to the specific needs of persons with disabilities; the strengthening of collaboration between key actors involved in civil protection; and the promotion of the participation of the OCTs in regional, European and/or international instances in order to allow a more regular exchange of information and a closer cooperation among the different partners in the event of disaster.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.