Overview

• The week-long simulation runs from 22 to 26 September, centered on Garachico, following this week’s announcement by the island council.
• Residents and visitors will receive a test ES-Alert message at 9am on 26 September that simulates a red-level volcanic alert.
• About 1,000 participants from the Cabildo, scientists, the Military Emergency Unit and the Red Cross will take part under the EU MODEX civil protection program.
• Planned actions include moving the island’s risk map through green, yellow, orange and red stages and evacuations in Garachico’s Muelle Viejo district.
• Involcan says recent shallow tremors at Mount Teide reflect the hydrothermal system rather than magma ascent, and authorities stress the drill was pre-planned.