More than 600 reports of people trapped in elevators
Most were evacuated, according to the Fire Department.
BarcelonaThe first concern of the emergency services when the major blackout was declared was the trapped people. The first concern was to evacuate passengers. The priority of the emergency services was clear: prioritize people trapped in elevators. of people have been evacuated.
Specifically, as of 5:00 p.m., the Generalitat Fire Department has received 526 notifications about the blackout. A person in a wheelchair has been transported to the ninth floor. severity.
In turn, the Barcelona Fire Department has managed 388 calls, of which 90% were elevator-related incidents, and they have responded to 150. According to the city council, priority has been given to people trapped in healthcare centers, nursing homes, schools, and vulnerable people. Care for the homeless
As the first hours of the blackout pass, Barcelona's social emergency services are preparing for the possibility that the major power outage could extend into the night. Among other things, they are considering a device to assist homeless people if the usual facilities cannot be used to accommodate them tonight.
The Barcelona Social Urgencies and Emergencies Center (CUESB) has also reinforced its service to address "any possible situations that may arise, especially those caring for the most vulnerable people," the city council reported. The CUESB is also reviewing the list of nursing homes and verifying that they have generators to guarantee the power supply.
