The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Micaela Freitas, led the weekly briefing of the Regional Operational Coordination Centre in Calheta on Tuesday. This was followed by a monthly training exercise for the Advanced Operational Command Post, including practical drills.
Freitas stressed the importance of regularly testing technological resources and the response capabilities of various Civil Protection agents. She highlighted that conducting such exercises in municipalities strengthens coordination among all involved entities, viewing teamwork and constant coordination as fundamental pillars of Civil Protection.