Alicante activates emergency plan and opens CAUS due to heat alert

The city council strengthens support for vulnerable people and the homeless with hydration and cooling points.

Generic image of a square in a Mediterranean city during a sunny day.
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Generic image of a square in a Mediterranean city during a sunny day.

Alicante City Council has activated the Territorial Emergency Plan due to the orange alert for high temperatures, strengthening support for the homeless and the city's most vulnerable groups.

The municipal operation includes opening the second gymnasium of the Social Reception and Emergency Center (CAUS) this week, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. In this space, homeless individuals can take shelter from the heat and receive basic assistance, such as food, water, and personal hygiene kits. Additionally, surveillance routes have been established in collaboration with the Red Cross to provide information about these resources.
Furthermore, the Department of Social Welfare is actively monitoring telecare users and the Home Care Service, which mainly consists of elderly and dependent people. The goal is to offer preventive advice to avoid heatstroke and ensure their well-being during extreme temperature episodes.
The council reminds citizens that 22 refrigerated water fountains have recently been installed in the municipality to facilitate hydration. The public is advised to avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day, wear light clothing, keep homes ventilated, and stay hydrated.