The ERCC responded immediately to their requests for assistance by activating the UCPM and 23 Member States provided support in the form of rescue boats, helicopters, high-capacity pumps and water purification equipment, making it the biggest ever civil protection operation of this type in Europe.
Hädaolukordadele reageerimise koordineerimiskeskus vastas kohe nende riikide abitaotlustele, aktiveerides liidu kodanikukaitse mehhanismi, ning 23 liikmesriiki pakkusid abi päästepaatide, helikopterite, ülivõimsate pumpade ja veepuhastusseadmete kujul.