MUNICIPALITIES: 125 PRACTICES
The Municipality of Hellinikon - Argyroupoli is a municipality in the region of Attica. It has a population of 51,330 inhabitants, an area of 15.7 sq. km. and is the 62nd largest municipality in Greece. The City Hall is located at L. Cyprus 68 in Argyroupoli.
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Digital platform for mapping water reservoirs for information and the possibility of immediate information of the Civil Protection of the Municipality, the Fire Department and the General Secretariat of Civil Protection.
The protection of Ymittos concerns not only all the inhabitants of the area, but also every individual citizen who wants to enjoy a walk on the mountain and reap the benefits of the precious lung of green.
The action was completed within a year. However, there is continuous upgrading and updating of services, in order to provide effective and complete protection of the green lung of Hymettos.
Digital platform for mapping water reservoirs for information and the possibility of immediate information of the Civil Protection of the Municipality, the Fire Department and the General Secretariat of Civil Protection.
Capture the water level in real time and information on the fullness of the forest protection water reservoirs.
Mapping and naming of forest roads of Ymittos in the administrative boundaries of the Municipality of Ellinikos-Argyroupoli.
The protection of the mountain is a priority and imperative not only for the Municipality of Hellinikon-Argyroupoli but also for each of us individually. The mobilization of citizens and their involvement through the Volunteer Corps helps and strengthens participation and the feeling of common responsibility and joint action for a purpose.
Also, a developed sense of responsibility has been created for the staff of our Municipality,
There is a commitment from the administration to our citizens to prepare, methodically and consistently, as best as possible to face as few impacts as possible from future natural and/or technological disasters.
Finally, the sense of security of our citizens has been strengthened,
Ymittos in the administrative boundaries of the Municipality of Ellinikos-Argyroupoli
The organized body of Volunteers of the Municipality of Hellinikon-Argyroupoli is well trained and properly equipped to be able not only to protect but also to intervene promptly and effectively in any emergency situation that arises.
The Voluntary Forest Protection and Firefighting Team of the Municipality of Ellinikos Argyroupoli was born out of necessity, after the devastating fire in Ymittos on July 17, 2015.
With a willingness to selflessly offer to protect the environment and Public Property, dozens of volunteers of all ages responded to the call to protect our mountain.
They operate under the auspices of the Municipality of Ellinikos Argyroupoli, are included in the planning and actions of the Office of Civil Protection and are in good cooperation with the 8th Fire Station and the Volunteer Groups of the neighboring Municipalities. They are also included in the Volunteer Group Registry of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection.
They are active in the following sectors:
The environmental and social role of Local Government is realized.
A precious lung of greenery is protected.
Hymettos shields himself.
Rare species of birds and plants of the area are protected.
Our forest is protected and our citizens feel safe.
Children enjoy contact with nature and playing in a natural environment.
Our citizens are trained to respect and protect the environment.
Our Municipality invests in the process of prevention and planning, very important concepts especially in such a sensitive issue.
