1st Croatian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 1CroCEE 2021

The Banovina area was severely damaged by the powerful earthquake that hit the region in December 2020. The Croatian Army justified the trust of the public and proved to be a highly efficient and trained organization, able to provide immediate aid to those who need it. It promptly made its material and human resources available to the survivors. With its capacities, the Croatian Army can effectively respond to the consequences of such a catastrophe. On the very first day, 250 members of the CAF were deployed to the area, and 350 others followed, together with 400 reserve personnel. Engineer forces began clearing up the streets to ensure mobility and repair damaged roads. Sixty-four trucks and working machines were used to transport 109 housing units to people whose homes had been damaged or destroyed. Also, 217 containers were transported and installed for the temporary accommodation of the civilians. In military facilities, 406 victims of the quake were offered accommodation. Heated tents with 20 beds were set up at various locations. Unmanned aerial systems were used to map the area and provide footage of damaged dykes. In synergy with civilian institutions, the Croatian Army mightily and effectively responded to the consequences of this catastrophe.