Rural Agents deploy 150 personnel in a Special operation for the solar eclipse

The Rural Agents have activated a deployment with more than 150 personnel to ensure prevention and safety in natural areas due to the solar eclipse scheduled for this Wednesday. This deployment intensifies surveillance and extends service hours in anticipation of a large influx of visitors to the area.

The force has coordinated with various entities such as the Mossos d’Esquadra, Civil Protection, Forest Defense Groups, town councils, and natural area managers to guarantee a joint and effective operation.

Special Deployment: how is it organized and which groups participate?

How are the personnel distributed for the eclipse?

The more than 150 deployed agents include aerial and marine support groups, along with the Special Group of Poisons and Anti-Poaching, who reinforce surveillance in hard-to-access and protected areas.

What specific tasks are carried out?

The deployment focuses on the prevention of forest fires and the control of compliance with environmental regulations, especially in protected natural areas where a large concentration of people is expected.

Restrictions and surveillance in the Ports and Montsant natural parks

What access restrictions have been established?

The Department of Territory has imposed a temporary access restriction to the Ports and Serra de Montsant natural parks from 9 p.m. on Tuesday the 11th until 8 a.m. on Thursday the 13th to prevent overcrowding and associated risks.

How will this affect visitors?

These controls limit entry to the parks during this period, and the Rural Agents will collaborate in monitoring access points to ensure compliance with regulations and the safety of everyone.

Responsibility and calls to citizens ahead of the eclipse

What is the call from the Rural Agents?

The Rural Agents emphasize the responsibility of visitors to respect the environment and avoid behaviors that could cause forest fires, especially at a time of high risk and large gatherings.

Why is this preventive surveillance essential?

The risk of fire increases with the number of people in natural areas, and preventive surveillance is key to protecting these spaces and minimizing possible incidents that could have serious consequences.

This year’s deployment is one of the largest in terms of personnel, reflecting the seriousness with which environmental safety is treated during mass events like the eclipse.

Coordination between different bodies and institutions ensures constant monitoring and the capacity to act quickly in any emergency, from fire detection to managing overcrowding.

Thus, the Rural Agents and their collaborators watch over a safe and environmentally respectful experience during the solar eclipse, which promises to be a mass phenomenon throughout Catalonia.

The coordinated response and increased resources demonstrate the priority given to preserving nature and guaranteeing public safety during an event of this magnitude.

Source of the article: Catalan News Agency