In order to carry out disaster relief activities, the BRC relies on its regional structures, the volunteer teams for work at the BAC, teams of various specialists, volunteers and partners.
In 2007, by a decision of the National Council of the Bulgarian Red Cross, a Monetary Fund for Disaster Relief was established.
Depending on the constantly changing situation and conditions, the organization works actively to provide methodological assistance to the Regional Councils of the Bulgarian Red Cross on issues related to disaster response (crises).
The BRC participates in the National Disaster Protection Plan by performing the following tasks:
creates voluntary formations to provide assistance to the population in case of disasters;
creates and maintains a reserve of basic necessities for initial assistance to the victims;
maintains central and inter-regional warehouses with a reserve of property for the needy;
maintains a radio - communication network of HF and VHF frequencies for the territory of the country and connection with neighboring national companies and IFRC / PE;
interacts and coordinates with governmental and non-governmental structures involved in conducting rescue operations in the event of disasters;
maintains contact and coordination with IFRC / PE, etc. national companies for attracting, receiving and distributing in accordance with the established procedure of international aid if necessary.
collects and distributes domestic and international aid to the population in the affected areas.
The Bulgarian Red Cross can in short terms provide water purification installations on the line of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Plants with a capacity of 100,000 liters per day. The organization has trained staff to work with water treatment plants.
The Bulgarian Red Cross is a well-prepared authoritative humanitarian organization with opportunities, approaches and activities for the realization of its mission and auxiliary role of a partner of the state in case of disasters, accidents and catastrophes.
Larger shares of the Bulgarian Red Cross in recent years:
Migrant flow in Europe, October 2015 - blankets and sleeping sets for the needs of refugees and migrants from the Middle East, worth BGN 46,300, transported and handed over to the Civil Protection of Hungary, provided to the BRC by Council of Ministers Decree № 267 of October 1, 2015;
Floods in the Western Balkans, 2014 - sent to the two national societies of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina 7,800 euros each, raised through a public campaign;
Humanitarian support for foreigners seeking protection in the country in 2013 ; received financial assistance of 172,725 Swiss francs from the IMF / PE Immediate Assistance Fund. More than 2,500 refugees have been helped. See also - Refugee Support 2013-2016 ;
Floods in Sudan, 2013 - on the appeal of the IFRC / PE sent 2,000 euros of own funds to the BRC;
Typhoon Hayan Philippines, 2013 - at the appeal of the IFRC / PE 3,000 Swiss francs were sent. own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross
terrorist act at Bourgas Airport on July 18, 2012 - a team of employees and volunteers of the Bulgarian Red Cross-Bourgas provided water, food and medical care to the victims. Volunteer psychologists from the Bulgarian Red Cross provided psychosocial support to over 200 citizens at Sarafovo Airport. Logistical support was provided to the arriving representatives of the Red Shield of Israel.
Destructive explosions with human casualties in an ammunition depot near the village of Lozenets, Straldzha municipality , June 2012 - BRC first aid and psychosocial support teams assisted more than 60 people.
Crisis in the Horn of Africa, 2012 - 5,000 Swiss francs sent at the request of the IFRC francs own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
Crisis in Syria, 2012 - on the appeal of the ICRC sent 1,000 Swiss francs of own funds to the BRC;
Crisis with Syrian refugees in Turkey, 2012 , at the appeal of the Turkish Red Crescent sent 10,000 Swiss francs of own funds to the BRC;
Support for the Red Crescent of Tajikistan, 2012 - USD 1,000 own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
Crisis in North Africa, 2011 - 5,000 Swiss francs of own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross on the appeal of the ICRC / PE and 2,000 euros of own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross at the request of the Tunisian Red Crescent;
Severe winter conditions in Bulgaria, 2012 - BRC teams were at all the neuralgic points on the roads of the country where there was a need for help;
Earthquake in Japan, 2011 - sent in three tranches BGN 253,622 from the BRC campaign (including 8,000 Swiss francs of the BRC's own funds);
Floods in Albania, 2010 - funds to support the operation of the national company - 2000 Swiss francs. francs from own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
Floods in Montenegro, 2010 - financial resources in support of the activities of the national company - 2000 Swiss. francs from own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
Floods in Moldova, 2010 - 1,500 blankets and 120 pairs of shoes from the disaster reserve of the Bulgarian Red Cross and 3,000 euros from the BRC's own funds in support of the operation of the national company;
Floods in Ukraine, 2010 - 2000 EUR own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross in support of the operation of the national company;
Floods in Poland, 2010 - EUR 3,000 of the BRC's own funds transferred in support of the operation of the national company;
Internal Conflict in Kyrgyzstan, 2010 - expert from the Bulgarian Red Cross on needs assessment and analysis works in Uzbekistan as a member of the team of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Fast Assessment and Coordination Team (FACT);
Aid for Pakistan, 2010 - BGN 22,000, on the urgent appeal of the IFRC / PE through a national campaign in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. The final amount includes BGN 5,000 of the BRC's own funds;
Earthquake in Haiti, 2010 - 292,200 Swiss francs. francs (incl. BGN 5,000 own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross), raised through a national campaign and transferred on the appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The amount is for shelter, medical care, food, water and other urgent needs of the affected population;
Providing PPSP to the victims of the accident near Yambol, 2009 ;
Humanitarian aid for the Bulgarian population in Moldova, 2010 - at the request of assistance from the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, sent 1500 blankets and 120 pairs of shoes from the disaster reserve of the Bulgarian Red Cross worth BGN 42,000;
The conflict in Gaza, 2009 - 7,000 USD. dollars of own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
Sichuan Earthquake, China, 2008 - 5,000 Swiss francs francs own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
The conflict in South Ossetia, Georgia, 2008 - 5,000 Swiss francs. francs own funds of the Bulgarian Red Cross;
The floods in Bulgaria, 2005 and 2006 - humanitarian aid was provided to over 45,000 people with food, hygiene packages, blankets, clothes, drying equipment. The total value of the aid amounts to BGN 9,280,000. Houses for the victims were purchased, kindergartens, health centers, schools, etc. were repaired. in 26 districts of the country;
Floods in Romania, 2005 and 2006 - aid with food packages and blankets;
The hostage crisis in Beslan, 2004 - national campaign - $ 40,000 raised and sent dollars, school supplies and toys collected by the Bulgarian people; organized summer camp for 30 children in Bulgaria and bearing the costs;
Tragic incident with the children from Svishtov, 2004 ;
Incident with the ship "Hera" ;
Tsunami in Southeast Asia, 2004 - 150,000 Swiss francs. francs of funds in support of the Appeal of the IFRC / PE, raised through a national campaign by the Bulgarian society;
Algeria earthquake, 2003 - blankets and basic necessities;
Earthquake in Iran - Bam, 2003 - blankets and essential materials for the victims, the Bulgarian fire safety team was assisted with bedding and food;
Floods - Central and Eastern Europe, 2002 - expert from the Bulgarian Red Cross on needs assessment and analysis works in the Czech Republic as part of a team of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies;
Heavy snowfall in Albania, 2002 - basic necessities (blankets, clothes, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.);
The crisis with the Macedonian refugees, 2001 - food and hygiene packages through the International Committee of the Red Cross;
Floods - Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2000 - convoy of the Bulgarian Red Cross with food and hygiene packages and blankets;
Earthquakes in Turkey, 1999 - sent material aid and 2 teams of mountain rescuers with trained dogs, national rescue team of BRC volunteers;
The Kosovo refugee crisis, 1999 - aid to the Bulgarian camp in Radusha (Macedonia) with the supply of basic necessities and food;
Earthquake in Central Turkey - Erzurum, 1991 - The Ministry of Health and the Bulgarian Red Cross jointly send a plane with humanitarian aid;
Earthquake in Armenia, 1988 - the rescue team of the Bulgarian Red Cross of 16 people and 10 dogs found 150 people, 6 of whom are alive. An airplane was sent with aid collected by the Bulgarian Red Cross, with the support of the government and the Armenian community with clothes, shoes, blankets, medicines - 10 tons. With funds raised by the Bulgarian Red Cross, 300 houses of 300 square meters were purchased;
Famine in Angola, 1985-1986 - sent a plane with food and medicine with the help of the Bulgarian government;
Earthquake in Naples, Italy - 1981 - sent food, medicine and more. help.
For contact:
Yasen Slivenski
Director of the Disaster Management Directorate
tel .: 02/81 64 773
e-mail: dp@redcross.bg
