State of emergency for prompt responses - govt sources

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 11 - The migrant state of emergency called by the government Tuesday will allow for prompt responses, government sources said after cabinet greenlit the move.
    The declaration of a state of emergency makes it possible to ensure more effective and timely responses in terms of the management of migrants and their accommodation on national territory, said the government sources at the end of the cabinet meeting, pointing out that the number of landings is much higher than in the past and the government is responding promptly by declaring a state of emergency throughout the country for a period of six months.
    For the activation and start-up of the first urgent measures, the same sources add, 5 million euros have been allocated from the National Emergencies Fund.
    With the state of emergency it will be possible to implement faster procedures and actions to offer migrants reception solutions in a short time with adequate standards, th sources went on, stressing that the Civil Protection and the Italian Red Cross will also be involved with their experience and equipment.
    At the same time, the same sources emphasise, the structures aimed at the repatriation of those not entitled to stay in Italy (CPRs) will be increased and strengthened, enhancing identification and expulsion activities. (ANSA).