Zemplén Térségi Katasztrófa és Polgári Védelmi Szövetség

Founded in 2004, Zemplén Térségi Katasztrófa és Polgári Védelmi Szövetség is a non-profit association based in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, community development, education.

The Zemplén Térségi Katasztrófa és Polgári Védelmi Szövetség is a voluntary, politically independent civil protection association based in Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary, operating in the Zemplén region of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county. It was formed in 2004 and works with residents, companies and social organisations to help protect human life and property. Its activities include preparing the public for disasters and civil protection, producing and distributing information material, supporting municipalities and civil protection commands during emergencies, and providing practical help to people in need, such as heating fuel deliveries and winter road clearing through its rescue group, the Zemplén Mentőcsoport. It also runs educational contests for young people and commemorative events.