Mallorca emergency alerts face review at 112 meeting

Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, hosts a review of emergency alerts: 42 specialists and managers from across Spain meet in Palma on Thursday, 12 November 2026, to examine how people are warned during emergencies. The Balearic government has brought representatives of Spain’s 112 emergency call centres together at the Gran Hotel for two days of talks.

When should a warning go out?

The main focus is ES-Alert, a system that sends warnings to large numbers of people. It has been in use since 2022. The specialists will discuss when to use it, what level of warning is needed and other ways to inform people during major emergencies.

They will also work on common rules for handling emergencies and consider how 5G networks and other technology could improve communication and response.

A text option for emergency calls

The centres plan to introduce real-time text soon to make 112 easier to use for people with disabilities. It would let callers and emergency staff communicate in both directions through a synchronised text service.

The meeting marks 30 years since the Balearic 112 centre began operating in February 1996. It was the first in Spain. Castile and León is due to host the forum next year.

Topics: Social affairs · Missing & rescue · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com