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Italy civil protection and disaster preparedness

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2026-10-27 14:26 UTC → 2026-11-05 13:56 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Disaster preparedness and civil protection in Italy continue to evolve through technological integration, large-scale simulations, and public education. Digitalization remains a central pillar, highlighted by the TEGIS24 platform to modernize emergency plans via mobile devices. Large-scale exercises remain a primary method for testing response capabilities. Recent drills include the ‘EXE S-QUADRA SELE 2026’ earthquake exercise, the ‘Monte Legnone 2026’ forest fire management drill using satellite communications, and the ‘Grifo 5’ exercise simulating a Tanaro river flood. Maritime preparedness was tested through the Marina Militare’s ‘Mare Aperto 26’ simulation at Civitavecchia, which utilized a hospital ship to coordinate medical triage with the Italian Red Cross and Ares 118. Specialized training continues for canine units, including helicopter-assisted operations at Rimini Airport and river flooding simulations in Pescara. Educational and medical preparedness initiatives have expanded. Beyond earthquake and flood risk training for students, there is an increasing focus on cardiac emergency response. Municipalities like Ascoli are investing in defibrillator networks, while organizations such as the Croce Rossa Italiana and 112 Bimbi Odv conduct public awareness campaigns and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. New specialized programs include barrier-free rescue training in Biella to assist individuals with visual impairments, and BLSD and PHTC protocol training for Italian Air Force personnel in Trapani-Birgi. Volunteerism remains a cornerstone of the response framework. In the Lazio region, private logistical support continues to bolster the HUMINT 793 unit, while community-led efforts in areas like Belvedere di Spinello highlight local ~~solidarity~~ solidarity. Training for volunteers has also seen growth in ~~addressing regional needs.~~ Bastia Umbra and Manoppello, focusing on emergency operational procedures and environmental emergencies.

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