Bucharest, insufficiently prepared and highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Individual preparedness and a reaction plan for the first 72 hours are critical to overcoming the next major seismic event

Eighty-five years after the devastating earthquake of 10 November 1940, Bucharest remains the most vulnerable capital city in Europe and urgently needs a concrete action plan in the event of a major seismic event. Individual preparedness, a solid reaction plan for the first 72 hours, an advanced intervention ecosystem, and a legislative framework that enables international support are critical for overcoming the next major earthquake. The Bucharest Community Foundation has tested the city through post-earthquake simulations and has brought together key actors involved in prevention, intervention, and disaster management. Within this support and intervention network, vul...