In a Greece that often faces the consequences of natural disasters, close cooperation between local government and central authorities is vital. In
Meteorone of the largest municipalities in the country and a popular tourist destination, this cooperation has yielded significant fruits. Great emphasis has been placed on strengthening civil protection, with the municipality investing in modern equipment, cutting -edge technologies and infrastructure. Its operation
Civil Protection Center It is one of the main achievements of this effort. Equipped with drones and trained staff, the center allows for immediate monitoring and rapid reaction to emergencies, especially in cases of fires. As Meteora Mayor Lefteris Avramopoulos pointed out, this year’s funding by the Ministry of the Interior reached 305,000 euros, which has contributed significantly to the creation of the Center and to the implementation of critical prevention projects, such as cleaning and opening forest roads over 150 kilometers.
The results of this effort are already visible. This year’s firefighting season was more effective, as the Kalambaka Fire Service, with the support of the Center, managed to significantly reduce burnt areas. Fire Brigade Commander Vassilis Papageorgiou pointed out that the use of drones allowed fires to extinguish faster, at reduced costs.
In addition, the Municipality of Meteora also takes other actions to further enhance its potential. Recently, he granted a 4 × 4 vehicle to the Fire Service and modernized the existing aquifers. This effort will continue with the acquisition of four new 4 × 4 fire trucks, funding 400,000 euros from the Thessaly Region.
As Mayor Avramopoulos said, strengthening civil protection is a central priority, demonstrating the municipality’s practical commitment to the safety of residents, millions of visitors and the natural environment of the area.
