A flood early warning pilot in Gandia that brings technology closer to those who need it most
Last week, Lafcarr worked with Gandia Town Council to deploy our flood early warning siren system in Gandia in a local technical demonstration. The aim was to validate acoustic coverage and remote activation for flash floods caused by torrential rain.
The pilot specifically activated the flood tone, allowing municipal technicians, local police and emergency managers to assess the clarity and reach of the initial warning. Although the main focus was flooding, the system is equally ready to issue alerts for fires or technological incidents, providing a complete civil protection solution.
Effective, easy-to-understand warning technology
During the test, predefined alert tones were activated, followed by a short announcement of the type of emergency —for example, “Attention: flood alert”— through one of our electronic sirens. This allowed municipal technicians, local police, emergency managers and officials to assess the acoustic reach, the intelligibility of the initial warning and remote activation.
Exercises like this make it possible to test in real conditions how well the system can be integrated into municipal civil protection plans and strengthen the usual communication channels in critical situations.
An area with a real flood risk
Gandia is particularly exposed to flood risk. Its proximity to the sea, its ravines and watercourses and a terrain where water readily accumulates make it vulnerable to torrential rain.
In recent years the city has been hit by several severe DANA (cut-off low) events. The well-known 2019 DANA, which caused major damage, was followed in October 2024 by one of the most destructive ever recorded in the Valencia Region, with tragic consequences and extreme rainfall that caused flash floods in many municipalities.
This history underlines the need for siren-based early warning systems that can inform the public immediately, clearly and audibly, even when other channels (such as mobile or digital networks) may be compromised.
Real-time monitoring with COMSIR software during the flood early warning test in Gandia.
Lafcarr: over 20 years delivering risk management solutions
For more than two decades, Lafcarr has been designing, manufacturing and deploying early warning and public alert systems, along with other technology solutions for managing natural and technological risks.
We hold the Innovative SME seal and have a proven track record on national and international projects, working with public authorities, leading hydroelectric companies, emergency services and civil protection managers, among others.
Our solutions are robust, autonomous, scalable and easy to integrate into regional or municipal emergency platforms, ensuring effective communication in any environment.
Technical collaboration with a focus on prevention
Lafcarr thanks Gandia Town Council for its trust. For us, this demonstration was another opportunity to fulfil our mission: protecting people and property with reliable, direct solutions tailored to each area.
We are working so that more municipalities can anticipate risks, improve their response and act quickly in situations as sensitive as DANA events, river floods or industrial emergencies.
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