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- As many as eight million students in schools and colleges throughout Spain will receive compulsory training on how to react in emergency situations caused by floods, earthquakes, volcanic...
- Students will also be trained to respond to other types of crises caused by industrial, chemical, or nuclear accidents and dangerous goods.
- At least two hours will be taught throughout the school year at the Infant and Primary school stages, as well as at all other levels including ESO, baccalaureate,...
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Spain News Update - September 12th
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Millions of Spanish School Students to Receive Emergency Training
As many as eight million students in schools and colleges throughout Spain will receive compulsory training on how to react in emergency situations caused by floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, forest fires, and tsunamis.
Students will also be trained to respond to other types of crises caused by industrial, chemical, or nuclear accidents and dangerous goods.
At least two hours will be taught throughout the school year at the Infant and Primary school stages, as well as at all other levels including ESO, baccalaureate, and vocational training courses, where there will be a minimum of four hours, according to reports from Spanish daily The Country.
Impact and Significance
This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to student safety and preparedness in Spain. Providing comprehensive emergency training equips students with vital skills to protect themselves and others during crises. The inclusion of diverse scenarios - from natural disasters to industrial accidents – reflects a broad understanding of potential risks.
Bird Flu Outbreak Shuts Parks in Andalusia
Two world heritage attractions in Spain’s popular tourist region of Andalusia were on Thursday among sites affected by a bird flu outbreak that has seen parks shut and animals slaughtered.
Seville’s maría Luisa park,a major tourist attraction and green space in the city center,was closed after dead birds were found there,the town hall said on X on thursday.
The park will be cleared of the dead animals and disinfected, added the southern city’s town hall, which in recent days had closed three other parks where lifeless birds were discovered.
Among them were the gardens of the Real Alcázar, a medieval royal palace shaped by Islamic and Christian architectural influence and classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.
In the doñana national Park, another UNESCO site famed for its wetlands, lagoons, and biodiversity, “three outbreaks with wild birds” were detected, leading to them being removed, the regional government’s top environment official Catalina Garcia wrote on X.
The regional government said in a statement on Tuesday that it was implementing measures “to avoid the bird flu spreading and stop infections in other areas”.
Affected Areas and Measures
| Location | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| María Luisa Park, Seville | Closed for cleaning and disinfection. |
| Gardens of the Real Alcázar | Closed. |
| Doñana National Park | Removal of infected wild birds. |
Potential Tourist Impact
The closure of these popular parks, particularly during peak tourist season, could have a negative impact on tourism in Andalusia. The swift action taken by authorities aims to contain the outbreak and minimize disruption, but the situation remains fluid.
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