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Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond.
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DCNA has joined another KIRAS project at the beginning of the year: EMERDEC deals with the question of how emergency services make decisions in highly critical situations and how digital support systems can optimally accompany them. The aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of decision-making in order to create the technological and ethical foundations for the next generation of decision support systems.
Since January 1, 2025, DCNA is part of another EU-project: COLLARIS2 focuses on the use of UAS (e.g., drones) in the field of civil protection and disaster management. Building upon the results of the COLLARIS Network, this project aims to continue, expand and further develop the already established international network in the field of UAS.
We are pleased to announce a new project in DCNA: EMBRACE addresses biotoxins as a disaster management challenge. The EU-funded project aims to improve Europe's response to biotoxin incidents. By consolidating operational, scientific, clinical and technological knowledge, the project seeks to update response protocols and provide tailored disaster management solutions.