Photo: Martin Edlinger
Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond.
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TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) hosted an exchange event focused on security, defense, and disaster research, as well as the corresponding funding opportunities this week. DCNA was also part of it – complete with its new walking robot and research lab bus.
Since November 1, 2025, DCNA is part of another research project: FloodPrep aims to support decision-makers and emergency services before, during, and after heavy rainfall events. At the same time, it strengthens the link between science and practice by aligning simulation tools more closely with the requirements of real-world crisis situations.
To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a new guide on disaster preparedness for family caregivers was presented in Vienna yesterday.