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    Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe

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    The Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK) protects the population in Germany through effective warning systems, emergency planning, and psychosocial support. It promotes research, training, and international cooperation for a safe handling of crisis situations.

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    Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK)

    The Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK) is a central authority in the business area of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI), established on May 1, 2004. The headquarters of the BBK is responsible for civil protection and disaster relief in Germany.

    Key Products and Services

    • Warning and Information for the Public: The BBK operates the Modular Warning System (MoWaS) and the warning app NINA to quickly and effectively inform the public about dangers[1][4].
    • Planning and Preparation of Emergency Measures: It develops and coordinates emergency preparedness and planning measures, including the collaboration of federal and state governments in special danger situations[1][4].
    • Psychosocial Crisis Management: The BBK supports psychosocial care in crisis situations and promotes self-help among the population[1].
    • Protection of Critical Infrastructures: It places great importance on planning and conceptual preparedness for the protection of critical infrastructures and develops strategies for adapting to climate change[1][4].
    • Disaster Medicine and CBRN Protection: The BBK is active in the field of disaster medicine and in protection against nuclear, biological, and chemical hazards (CBRN protection)[1][2].
    • Research and Training: It promotes research in civil protection, particularly in the areas of CBRN protection, protection of critical infrastructures, and health protection. Additionally, it offers training and continuing education programs for professionals and executives at the Federal Academy for Civil Protection and Civil Defense (BABZ)[1][2].

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of the BBK is to protect the population from dangers and to provide effective assistance in crisis situations. The motto "Acting Together. Living Safely" reflects the focus on cooperation and safety. The BBK places great importance on the realization of a family-friendly personnel policy and promotes the compatibility of work and family[1][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The BBK is engaged in various sustainability initiatives and goals:

    • Risk Management and Climate Change: It conducts risk analyses and develops strategies for adapting to climate change to protect the population and critical infrastructures[1][4].
    • International Cooperation: The BBK collaborates internationally to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction of the United Nations and to strengthen global civil protection[1].
    • Research and Innovation: By promoting research and innovation in the field of civil protection, the BBK contributes to the continuous improvement of safety measures[1][2].

    Additional Initiatives

    The BBK supports fire departments and aid organizations with expertise and materials and offers special programs for the public, such as the puppet film "Save the Rescuers" for kindergarten children and the Helperland for elementary school children, to convey everyday dangers in a playful manner[1].

    Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, the BBK ensures that the population in Germany is optimally protected from dangers and prepared for crisis situations.

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