- The emergency services launch their official channel to improve direct communication with citizens.
- The initiative coincides with the organization's 28th anniversary and the celebration of Canary Islands Day.
- They will be broadcast in real time. weather alerts, fires and advice barriers
- The subscription is free and allows you to receive sound notifications instant on your mobile.
Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, and public services don't want to be left behind in this race for connectivity. The Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 112 has decided to take a qualitative leap by incorporating the latest digitization in its protocols to alert the public. This measure aims to ensure that anyone, regardless of their location, has instant access to vital information through one of the tools we use most in our daily lives.
The date chosen for this deployment is no coincidence, as this Saturday, May 30, 2026, marks a double milestone for the autonomous community. On the one hand, it commemorates the twenty-eighth anniversary of the launch of this essential service and, on the other, it celebrates the sense of regional identity. taking advantage of the Canary Islands Day holiday to bring institutions closer to the people in a much more approachable and informal way, but with the rigor that security requires.
An anniversary marked by technological innovation
Since the service began operating in the archipelago back in 1998, its evolution has been constant, adapting to the times and the needs of a population that demands speed. Under the promotional slogan '112 Canarias, now also in your chats', the entity seeks strengthen the preventive culture between residents and the thousands of tourists who visit the islands each year. It's not just another chat group, but a strategic pillar within the Department of Territorial Policy to ensure that no one feels uninformed in an emergency.
The center's director, Moisés Sánchez, has been quite clear on this point, stating that the intention is to provide a utility that is clear, direct and within easy reachWith the addition of this broadcast channel on WhatsApp, the regional government completes a digital ecosystem that already works successfully on other platforms, but now gains in immediacy by landing directly in the inbox of users' mobile devices in a private and efficient manner.
Critical alerts and real-time security tips
What makes this proposal truly interesting is the content it will offer. The aim is not to overwhelm citizens with irrelevant messages, but rather to focus on what really matters when things get tough. In this way, the channel will become the primary means of understanding Warnings for adverse weather phenomenasuch as heavy rain, haze or gusts of wind that may put physical integrity or traffic on island roads at risk.
In addition to weather, subscribers will receive critical updates on forest fires or other active crises that require a rapid response from the public. Along with these alerts, the service will regularly publish self-protection guidelines and practical recommendations that teach us how to act if we find ourselves involved in an accident or a risky situation on the coast, something essential given the geography of our territory.
How to join this new information network
For those who aren't very tech-savvy, the process has been designed to be extremely simple and accessible for all ages. Simply open the messaging app and search for the official channel or access it via the links provided by the administration. Once there, just... Press the follow button to start being part of this informative community that is already fully operational and available free of charge to everyone.
A little trick to make the service 100% effective is to remember to activate the bell icon which appears at the top of the screen. By doing this, the phone will emit a sound signal every time 112 issues an important alert, preventing the information from getting lost among other conversations. It's a great way to have peace of mind knowing that, if something serious happens, our phone will alert us instantly without having to constantly check the news.
This new alert system represents a substantial improvement in emergency management in the archipelago, making it possible that critical information flows without intermediaries towards the citizen. By integrating these alerts into such a common application, the Government of the Canary Islands not only celebrates almost three decades of uninterrupted service, but also lays the foundations for a more modern, participatory civil protection system, prepared for the challenges that may arise in the future in every corner of our islands.