Harilaou Trikoupi’s comment on the visit and statements of the Prime Minister to the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection
“Today’s prime minister’s visit to the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection just days before the start of the firefighting period cannot cover the serious deficiencies and chronic weaknesses of the government in the critical sector of the prevention and management of natural disasters.” Climate crisis and Civil Protection of PASOK Change, Andreas Poulas and the Secretary of Civil Protection Sector Michalis Halaris.
As they comment, “Civil Protection is not a matter of impressions and television plans. It is not guaranteed through expanded meetings for cameras, but through continuous, serious and documented design. It requires prevention, boosting infrastructure, recruitment of permanent staff and sufficient funding. ” They argue that these elements “unfortunately, the government is still facing a paper exercise.”
“The responsibility for the protection of human life, the property of citizens and the country’s natural wealth is not a bureaucratic issue. They are primarily political, ”they note and emphasize the need for substantial prevention, strengthening business structures and a constant state of readiness. “Our country can no longer stand another year with statements afterwards, when the damage has already been done. Citizens require actions, not just visits. They are waiting for security, not reassuring words in front of the cameras, ”they conclude.