Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
Angra do Heroísmo
Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática
The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), an entity under the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, will hold the TOURO25 drill on November 6 and 8 on the island of Faial. This year's edition will feature a new format.
For the first time, TOURO25 will combine thematic workshops followed by LIVEX practical exercises (movement of resources in the field) and joint training actions, contributing to a more integrated approach between technical training and field operations.
The new model is designed to include a more educational aspect in the drill. It will enable participants to consolidate their knowledge, learn procedures and acquire skills in emergencies, while testing the response and coordination capacity of various agents within the Civil Protection System of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
This year's edition will take place in a scenario of adverse weather conditions, with intense and prolonged rainfall on the island of Faial, resulting in landslides. This situation will involve the evacuation of areas, multiple-victim accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.
In addition to SRPCBA, around 20 entities are expected to participate: the Fire Brigades from the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial; the Horta City Council; the Regional Directorates for the Environment and Climate Action, Health and Public Works; the Institute for Social Security of the Azores; the National Maritime Authority; the Azores Operational Command; the Portuguese Red Cross; the National Republican Guard; the Public Security Police; and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere.
The drill also features speakers from the Portuguese National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, the Lisbon Fire Brigade, the Centre for Information and Seismovolcanic Surveillance of the Azores and the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory, who will conduct themed workshops.
TOURO is the largest regional civil protection drill organised by the SRPCBA.
