New national fire risk map - Greece aims to prevent climate risks
The National Forest Fire Risk Assessment Map in Greece has entered into force, following approval by the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. The new map constitutes one of the most important reforms in the history of Civil Protection and fundamentally changes the way the country prevents and treats fires.
The new map is based on modern data from the last twenty years, taking into account the type and structure of vegetation, climatic conditions and the frequency of occurrence of high risk indicators (3, 4 and 5) on the daily forecast map. In this way, the country receives for the first time an objective and reliable picture of the real risk in each region, moving away from the simplified cartographies of the past.
The result is the classification of municipalities into three risk categories - low, medium and high. The classification is now done by municipality and not by prefecture, which allows for greater precision in planning, specialized preventive actions and fair distribution of resources. Thus, areas with increased risk receive the tools and resources they really need.
This improvement marks the transition to a new model of Civil Protection, based not only on intervention, but also on early recognition of risk. This year's map captures the reality as it has been shaped by the climate crisis: more frequent heat waves, increased drought and more days with high fire risk.
The new tool allows the Fire Department to redeploy forces based on scientific criteria, while fire protection and clean-up projects are prioritized based on real risk data. Municipalities gain a clear framework of priorities for prevention projects, infrastructure and personnel reinforcement. At the same time, Civil Protection funding can now be directed where the risk is greatest.
The new framework is not limited to fires. As the Civil Protection emphasizes, it creates a foundation for broader climate resilience, as areas affected by fires are often vulnerable to secondary phenomena, such as flooding or erosion. The new map allows the state to take preventive actions in these areas as well.
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