On 2 April 2014, Ricardo Carreras, manager of Lafcarr Project & Design, spoke at the technical conference organised by the Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Emergencies on the implementation and monitoring of dam emergency plans. Held under the Ministry of the Interior, the event brought together officials and technical experts from across Spain to discuss the main challenges in hydrological risk management and flood planning.
A technical approach based on experience
In his talk, Ricardo Carreras outlined the most common difficulties in implementing Emergency Plans at hydraulic infrastructure, particularly:
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Integrating new technologies into existing structures
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Obsolete communication and control systems
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Coordination between authorities, concession holders and end users
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The need for common criteria for maintaining and updating plans
With first-hand experience of deploying warning systems at dams and reservoirs, Lafcarr offered a practical perspective based on real cases, stressing the importance of designing flexible, interoperable systems that are sustainable in the long term.
Civil protection against hydrological risks
The conference is one of the initiatives promoted by the Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Emergencies to strengthen the response to floods and other risks associated with large hydraulic infrastructure. Such events are key to improving inter-agency coordination and promoting technology solutions that make people safer.
Lafcarr, committed to safety and resilience
Taking part in this national forum strengthens Lafcarr's position as a benchmark in warning systems and emergency management. The company is firmly committed to developing advanced technical solutions that help public authorities and hydraulic infrastructure operators comply with current regulations and protect people effectively.
Official source:
Directorate-General for Civil Protection – Floods and dam emergency plans
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