The visit aimed to acknowledge the involvement and contribution shown in service development during the visit of a US delegation last April. This recognition is part of NASA's Artemis program for lunar exploration, leveraging the archipelago's strategic position in the Atlantic.
The Vice-Minister of Emergencies and Water, Marcos Lorenzo, and the Director General of Emergencies, Fernando Figuereo, along with the Director of 112 Canarias, Moisés Sánchez, and the Head of Civil Protection and Emergency Services, Montse Román, received the token of appreciation. Lorenzo highlighted the milestone represented by the US agency's delegation visit and the recognition of the work performed by the professionals of CECOES 112 Canarias.
Figuereo, for his part, emphasized "the importance of coordination to be effective" and conveyed full willingness to deepen the ongoing collaboration. During the April visit, representatives of the Government of the Canary Islands demonstrated the technical and human resources of the regional emergency system to the NASA medical team, as well as the operational procedures of the 112 control room.
The Director of Health and Medical Affairs for NASA, James Polk, previously highlighted the agency's interest in understanding Canary Islands' coordination capabilities in such situations, such as a spacecraft splashdown, and ensuring the safety of nearby vessels.
