Under the Catalonia Chemical Sector External Emergency Plan (Plaseqcat), Terrassa has taken a decisive step in protecting its residents by installing three chemical risk public warning sirens. This strategic measure strengthens early warning for possible industrial incidents and is in line with the Catalan Government's risk prevention and management policies.
Active protection against chemical threats
Terrassa joined the network of municipalities protected by Plaseqcat because of the concentration of chemical plants in the area, many of which handle potentially hazardous products. This calls for a coordinated, technology-based response to minimise the impact of any emergency.
The siren system can immediately alert the public to any significant chemical incident, prompting self-protection measures such as sheltering indoors.
Strategic location and coverage
The three new sirens have been installed at strategic points in the city to maximise their coverage:
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Carrer de Venus, at the junction with Carrer d'Apol·lo
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Central promenade of Carrer d'Europa, near Carrer d'Alemanya
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Carrer de l'Esla, at the Eco-Equip site
Each siren has a range of about 843 metres, ensuring efficient coverage of particularly sensitive industrial areas.
Independent technology connected to CECAT
The sirens are mounted on 11-metre vertical structures and are solar-powered via built-in photovoltaic panels. They also have integrated weather stations for real-time monitoring of conditions.
The whole system is connected to the Catalonia Operations Coordination Centre (CECAT), from where warnings can be triggered remotely. As a backup, a replica of the system has been installed at the municipal Alarm Receiving Centre in the Terrassa Municipal Police communications room.
A vital advance in risk management
These sirens are a significant step forward in Terrassa's civil protection strategy and an example of how technology can be built into urban systems to safeguard people's lives and health.
At Lafcarr we welcome every step towards more efficient risk management and are committed to developing and deploying technology that strengthens local and regional early warning systems.
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La Vanguardia – Terrassa contará con tres sirenas de aviso por riesgo químico
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