With the support of the Department of Security
AVEQ-KIMIKA, the Basque Association of Chemical Companies, with the support of the Basque Government's Department of Security, will carry out four activation exercises of the chemical emergency siren network installed by Lafcarr on 14, 15 and 16 July, affecting the municipalities of Hernani, Muskiz, Abanto Zierbena, Zierbena, Santurtzi, Getxo, Portugalete and Lantarón.
The main aim is to familiarise nearby residents with this alarm system in case of accidents involving toxic leaks at chemical plants covered by the SEVESO regulations, which govern the prevention of major accidents involving dangerous substances.
DRILL DATES AND TIMES
| Date | Location | Company | Affected area | Time |
| 14/07/2020 | Hernani | Electroquímica Hernani | Hernani | 12:00 |
| 15/07/2020 | Muskiz | Petronor | MuskizAbanto ZierbenaZierbena | 10:00 |
| 15/07/2020 | SanturtziZierbena | Port of BilbaoBilbokoPortua | SanturtziGetxoPortugaleteZierbena | 12:00 |
| 16/07/2020 | Lantaron | DekitraGeneral QuímicaHexionLantaron | Lantarón | 12:00 |
The sirens will emit two types of unmistakable signals audible throughout the risk area: one to mark the start of a toxic cloud alert and another to announce its end. The start of the alert means sheltering indoors as the priority protective measure for the public.
The sirens are intended to reinforce this warning system and provide an immediate alert so that affected residents follow basic self-protection advice in the event of an accident.
Description of the audible warnings
Start of alert: the following sequence of wailing sound and silence will be heard
End of alert: a steady, continuous tone will sound for 30 seconds. Instructions for the public in a chemical emergency
Further official information on the audible warning activation exercise, published by the Basque Government:
👉 Audible warning activation exercise – Basque Government (November 2024)
Media coverage of the siren drill in six Basque municipalities, involving systems installed by Lafcarr:
👉 Chemical emergency siren drill in the Basque Country – Telecinco Noticias (25 November 2024)
