Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad del 112 de Canarias

The Centro Coordinador de Emergencias y Seguridad del 112 de Canarias (Canary Islands 112 Emergency and Security Coordination Center) is the primary emergency response coordination center for the Canary Islands. It handles a wide range of emergencies, dispatching appropriate resources like medical helicopters, ambulances, and other emergency services. Recently, the center has been in the news due to its involvement in responding to two distinct types of incidents. First, they coordinated the rescue of a 70-year-old woman from the sea in Puerto de la Cruz who was suffering from drowning symptoms. Second, they are involved in coordinating responses to the severe weather brought by Storm Therese, which has caused significant flooding on Gran Canaria. In this instance, the Cabildo de Gran Canaria requested assistance, leading to the activation and deployment of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME). The 112 center's role is crucial in managing these emergencies and ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and visitors across the Canary Islands.