Italy emergency services conduct regional rescue and flood preparedness exercises

Various emergency response and civil protection exercises have been conducted across Italy to enhance disaster preparedness and inter-agency coordination.

In the Maiella massif, the Guardia di Finanza and the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) Abruzzo performed joint training operations. Utilizing AW169 helicopters, teams simulated high-altitude rescues, including winch recoveries, casualty evacuations, and stretcher transport in rugged terrain such as Monte Amaro and Monte Mileto.

In Lombardy, a regional exercise took place in the Alta Valle Camonica near Edolo. Approximately sixty rescuers participated in simulations involving multiple simultaneous missions, including searching for a missing mushroom hunter, managing flooded streams, and responding to landslides and road closures.

Additionally, the municipality of Chiavari conducted flood risk drills on the Entella river. The exercise tested emergency plans, communication systems, and the functionality of seven acoustic alarm stations designed to warn residents in high-risk hydraulic areas.