Burgas region has won a project with European funding to increase preparedness for disasters, fires, and emergencies, announced Senior Commissioner Nikolay Nikolov. The project is being implemented under the 'Human Resources Development' Programme 2021–2027 and has a budget of 459,652.79 euros.
The initiative includes the provision of protective equipment and supplies for firefighters and volunteers, as well as the purchase of three specialized pickup trucks for extinguishing forest fires and drones for surveillance and reconnaissance.
The project will improve the coordination and readiness of civil protection services in the Burgas region.