EMERGE: RAPID MULTI-RISK NEEDS EVALUATION AND PLANNING PLATFORM

The EMERGE project initiative aims to enhance regional disaster management by developing scenario-based and near real-time seismic and landslide risk evaluations. This will enable rapid needs assessments to guide resource allocation at national and regional levels. Building on the achievements of the UCPM CRISIS project, EMERGE seeks to expand CRISIS platform into a tool for rapid needs assessment—a crucial element of civil protection efforts. The platform to be developed will assist first responders by improving response speed, prioritization, and coordination of resources. EMERGE aligns with Priority 1 of the KAPP-PREV 2024 Call, focusing on risk assessments, anticipation, and planning. The project is structured into four key areas: (1) defining exposure, resources, and capacities; (2) developing a module for regional multi-hazard real-time scenarios; (3) conducting rapid multi-risk assessments; and (4) creating a web-based platform for needs planning. EMERGE supports all five 2023 Union Disaster Resilience Goals: anticipate, prepare, alert, respond, and secure. It builds on insights from previous EU UCPM projects, including INFRANAT, CRISIS, and ISRA, leveraging their findings to create a robust and practical framework for disaster management.