Translation Georgian Defense Ministry told Georgian media that “NATO disaster response exercises 2012” will be held in Georgia,on September 22 -28, with the aim to work out the actions during the natural disasters and to improve coordination between countries in similar situations.
As reported, about 11 teams from 30 countries will participate in the exercises under the auspices of the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre.
According to the scenario, an earthquake measuring 6.8 will occur at 35 km south of Tbilisi at 14:20 on September 20 and the rescuers from Alliance member states and partner countries will take part in liquidating the earthquake consequences. They will be engaged in rescuing people trapped under the rubble. Moreover, the work for decontamination of toxic leaks is planned to be conducted.
Note, such large-scale NATO exercises are held annually.
