This initiative, led by the Ministry of Territorial Policy, Territorial Cohesion and Water, is carried out in collaboration with the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and the Moya City Council. The practical exercise will simulate a major forest fire, at which point emergency management would transfer from the island corporation to the autonomous administration.
The general rehearsal will begin at 09:30 AM on Wednesday in a ravine in the El Pagador area. This drill will serve as the culmination of three days of intensive training on safety and prevention in rural environments.
Preliminary activities will start on Monday, April 27, at the Casa de la Cultura, where experts from CECOES 112 and forestry technicians will offer self-protection talks to residents. On Tuesday, April 28, El Pico Lomito Park will host an exhibition of emergency resources, with the participation of schoolchildren from various educational centers in the municipality.
“"Territory protection begins in every home."
The general director of Emergencies emphasized that this deployment allows for the verification of proper communication channel operation and highlighted the importance of the population knowing how to act before flames approach inhabited areas.
These exercises are crucial for optimizing operational response in complex terrain. The drill in Gran Canaria will not only mobilize ground and air resources but will also test evacuation capabilities and real-time alert systems for the civilian population.
