World Humanitarian Day, commemorated every August 19, highlights the critical situation faced by humanitarian workers, especially in Gaza, where 393 of them have been killed since October 2023, and makes an urgent call to protect the civilian population and ensure access to assistance, as well as the funding necessary to address the growing humanitarian needs. (translated)
The fire in Las Hurdes has consumed 1,600 hectares and led to the evacuation of around 700 residents, although the situation has improved with the arrival of firefighting teams and favorable weather conditions. (translated)
🌎 Un terremoto de 7.7, actividad volcánica y otro sismo a más de 12,000 km de distancia. Todo en cuestión de horas. 🇮🇩 En Indonesia, un terremoto de magnitud 7.7 sacudió la región de Flores, provocó daños importantes y generó olas de tsunami inferiores a un metro, antes de que la alerta fuera retirada. 🌋 En esa misma isla, el volcán Lewotobi Laki-Laki se encontraba también en un periodo de actividad eruptiva. 🇪🇸 Y a miles de kilómetros, Granada, España, también registró un sismo de magnitud 5.0. Tres eventos distintos. Tres lugares del mundo. Y una misma reflexión: 🧑🧑🧒🧒 los fenómenos naturales no esperan a que nuestra familia esté reunida. Nuestros hijos pueden estar estudiando, nuestra pareja trabajando y nuestros padres en casa cuando ocurre una emergencia. Por eso, prepararnos también significa procurar que todos tengan acceso a información oportuna, incluso cuando no estamos a su lado. 🫂🧡 Con SkyAlert Premium Familiar, cuatro integrantes pueden recibir alertas sísmicas personalizadas según su ubicación en tiempo real, con el Tiempo Estimado de Arribo y la intensidad esperada donde cada uno se encuentre, 📍🚨 todo esto por la mitad del precio vs. planes individuales. Además, el plan incluye 4 licencias de SkyAlert Home para PC o Mac (para recibir alertas aún más rápidas) y acceso a notificaciones sobre otros peligros naturales, incluyendo avisos relacionados con ceniza volcánica. 🌋 Nuestra misión es ayudar a que cada vez más personas tengan información confiable y oportuna para tomar buenas decisiones cuando necesiten actuar para ponerse a salvo. Y si ya eres parte de nuestra comunidad de Protectores de la Red, queremos agradecerte. 🧡 Tu confianza hace posible que sigamos desarrollando tecnología y ampliando nuestro alcance. 👉 Conoce SkyAlert Premium Familiar y ahorra mientras extiendes tu protección a quienes más importan: skyalert://planes-gold-plus-family Nota: Aunque ambos fenómenos en Indonesia ocurrieron en un periodo cercano, es importante destacar que no existe evidencia de que estén relacionados entre sí. #SkyAlert #Indonesia #España #Terremoto #Sismos #AlertaSísmica #ActividadVolcánica #CulturaDePrevención #ProtecciónCivil https://t.co/rBdmX9FpgO #Terremoto #Sismos #AlertaSísmica
Reunido con el nuevo director de la Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres, coordinando las acciones inmediatas para enfrentar la emergencia que atraviesa el país y acelerar la atención a las familias afectadas. Cada minuto cuenta. La prioridad es proteger vidas, atender a nuestra gente y llevar soluciones donde más se necesitan. (A.D.L.E.) #Emergencia #GestiónDelRiesgo #ProtecciónCivil
On August 12, 2026, Spain will prepare for an unprecedented total solar eclipse, the first in 114 years, with an intense mobilization of security resources to manage the high risk of fires and possible traffic jams due to the millions of people expected to travel to see it. (translated)
The article analyzes individual and collective responsibility in the face of wildfires, urging society not to be mere spectators waiting for solutions from politicians only after tragedies, but to become an active part of a proactive community that invests in preparation and learning to prevent future disasters. (translated)
A large emergency device has been mobilized to combat three fires in Castellón that have forced the confinement of more than 3,200 people and the activation of the Special Plan against the Risk of Forest Fires due to the seriousness of the situation. (translated)
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection and Emergencies has activated level 1 of pre-emergency in response to the risks associated with the total solar eclipse on August 12 in Spain, recommending the use of certified glasses and minimizing travel, while coordinating with the autonomous communities to ensure safety during this historic event. (translated)
The Ministry of the Interior of Spain has implemented a special device for the solar eclipse on August 12, which will include more than 33,000 police officers and enhanced surveillance, with the aim of guaranteeing safety during the expected 1.8 to 2.9 million trips to the 350 observation points, and has established restrictions in certain areas to prevent fires and ensure coordination in emergencies. (translated)
Two murders of marchers with a complaint, protection order, and sentence: a failure for which the regional governments must be held accountable to the @guardiacivil. Today there are few experts on violence in the media. Yes in fires and eclipses. A man without training in the @IAMJunta. We do not matter. (translated)
The article describes how a chain of illegal activities occurring near Burgohondo, including the opening of a new forest access road without permission, led to the largest fire in the history of Spain, with a key figure being an operator known as 'El Perejil', who is now facing an investigation for causing the extensive fire. (translated)
The Civil Protection Agency has alerted the residents of Roales, Valcabado, Monfarracinos, and Cubillos in Zamora about the risk of a toxic cloud following a fire at a waste facility, recommending avoiding outdoor activities and following official instructions. (translated)
Carlos Madrigal, territorial dean of Madrid of the Official College of Technical Forestry Engineering, warns that wildfires have become a serious civil protection problem instead of being just an environmental issue, pointing out the lack of social awareness about the risks and the need to adopt self-protection and evacuation measures to mitigate the disaster. (translated)
A reactivation of the fire in Burgohondo has led to the evacuation of the La Picota urbanization in La Adrada, while the AV-930 road remains closed to traffic due to the security measures adopted by Civil Protection. (translated)
The large fire in northern Portugal has evolved favorably, consolidating 70% of its perimeter after leaving five injured and affecting 21 homes, although authorities remain alert to the possible increase in temperatures and changes in wind direction that could complicate extinguishing efforts. (translated)
The @UMEgob and the Civil Protection System will remain present in the affected areas in Madrid and Ávila. We have moved to operational level 2, leaving the national emergency behind, but we continue to remain on alert due to the heat wave and the extreme risk of fires. We have worked as (translated)
The European coordination in the face of wildfires is at a critical moment, with the European Civil Protection Mechanism in action to support countries such as Spain, France, and Portugal, emphasizing that every minute counts in responding to climate emergencies and highlighting the importance of unifying efforts and resources to address these catastrophes. (translated)
Felicidades a nuestros y nuestras compañeras de Protección Civil. Su vocación por servir no tiene límites, ni fronteras. Gracias 🤩 #ProtecciónCivil #Servicio #Solidaridad
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has stated that the evolution of the fires in Ávila and Madrid is favorable, although he warns that the next 12 hours will be crucial and that there are still complex hours due to the heatwave, emphasizing the need for caution while working on containing the fires and ensuring the safety of those affected. (translated)
Los evacuados por los incendios en España deberán esperar el visto bueno de las autoridades de Protección Civil, que evaluarán diversos factores de seguridad antes de autorizar su regreso, manteniendo prohibido el acceso a las zonas afectadas mientras persistan las órdenes de evacuación. #IncendiosEspaña #Evacuación #ProtecciónCivil
