Reþeaua ONG pentru Prevenirea Dezastrelor - Asociaţia ALMA-RO

) Early warning systems of disaster prevention are not well functioning and
the local authorities usually act after the disaster happened;
c) With, some exceptions, civil society organizations are neither ready to
efficiently take on a watchdog position in disaster risk management nor
capable to participate in these processes together with the public
administration and the local activities which could contribute to prevent
disasters, do not have enough visibility to increase awareness levels.
In the same time, we have to mention the fact that there are only a few
examples of partnerships between public administration and NGOs in
Romania although the principles of prevention and public-private partnership
for disaster risk management are included in the Romanian legislation on
emergencies management.
Moreover, the Romanian authorities agreed to respect these international
conventions and treaties. The Action Framework from Hyogo 2005-2011 was
embraced by all governments participant to the International Conference for
Disaster Reduction (January 2005), including the Romanian government. The
action plan highlights the need for collaboration between national and local
authorities, international organizations, local NGOs and citizens for disaster
risk reduction.
With regard to the Romanian institutional framework (GEO 21/2004), the
main administrative structures with responsibilities in disaster prevention and
which would have to apply the enforced international and national norms and
conventions, are the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, the County
Inspectorates for Emergency Situations, and the County and Local Committees
for Emergencies. The Committees for Emergencies gather twice a year at their
presidents initiative (county prefect or local mayor) or any time is needed (in
emergency situations or when the president considers needed). During these
meetings, the Inspectorates for Emergency Situations provide the secretary for
the Committees and in cases of crisis, they offer technical and communication
support. GEO 21/2004 mentions the fact that non-governmental organizations
can support the activities of public institutions to prevent emergency situations
by 'monitoring the specific dangers and risks as well as their negative effects'
and through activities of 'information, announcement or warning'. We also have
to mention the DECREE of Internal and Administrative Reform Ministry
regarding the modification and completion of the decree of Internal and
Administrative Ministry no. 718/2005, to approve the perfomance criteria on
organisation structure and voluntary servicies equipment for emergencies.
Practically, it was noticed that the implication of non-governmental
organizations in preventing emergency situations and their collaboration with
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