Orihuela conducts emergency and environmental drills along its coastline

The City Council aims to improve the coordination of security services and the response to potential incidents on the beaches.

Generic image of a Mediterranean beach with a lifeguard tower in the background.
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Generic image of a Mediterranean beach with a lifeguard tower in the background.

The Department of Coast of Orihuela has begun today, Tuesday, January 18, a series of emergency and environmental drills that will take place at various points along the coastline until tomorrow.

The objective of these actions is to evaluate the response capacity of municipal services, check the effectiveness of internal resources, and verify coordination between the different teams involved in a risk situation. During the process, the operation of communication protocols and the management of available resources will be monitored to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
The exercises involve personnel from the Local Police, Civil Protection, the Lifeguard and Rescue Service, and municipal technical staff. Security, rescue, and first aid tests are being carried out in areas such as Cala Capitán, La Glea, Cala Estaca, Punta Prima, Mil Palmeras, Barranco Rubio, Aguamarina, and La Caleta.
Furthermore, Wednesday's session will focus on environmental drills, which will take place in the areas of Barranco Rubio, Aguamarina, and La Caleta. These practices will allow for the analysis of procedures regarding potential environmental incidents and improve the detection and management of such situations in the municipality's natural spaces.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela (18/08/2026)