Earthquake drill within the Cathedral of Granada to guard the historic heritage


Civil Protection organizes the course “Protection of Cultural Historical Heritage in Seismic Emergencies” the place 45 folks take part. The drill carried out features a rescue plan for the heritage objects which might be contained in the Cathedral and the consolidation of structural components. The goal is to judge and enhance the safety capability of the historic and cultural heritage of the temple in case of an actual seismic occasion

A serious earthquake within the Cathedral of Granada may have devastating results on this historic building and trigger important losses in objects of nice heritage worth. For this cause, the cathedral temple has been the scene this Wednesday of an actual seismic emergency train.

The goal of the drill is to judge and enhance the capability to guard the historic and cultural heritage discovered contained in the monument, in addition to to ensure the integrity of the development in addition to the security of the guests and employees of the Cathedral in case of earthquake.

The train has been carried out throughout the framework of the course “Protection of Cultural Historical Heritage in Seismic Emergencies” organized by Civil Protection, throughout which a sequence of actions have been put into follow to make sure numerous architectural components with shoring and reinforcement methods utilized to the environment of the Puerta del Perdón and the façade.

During the 12 months, a rescue plan for the heritage objects contained in the Cathedral, reminiscent of work, furnishings and books, was duly labeled and ordered so as of precedence in case of evacuation. This rescue operation consists of identification, registration, packaging, switch and custody in tents situated exterior.

45 folks from completely different areas and specialists in historical-cultural heritage and fireplace prevention and extinction providers take part on this heritage safety course, in addition to members of the Armed Forces and State Security Corps, amongst others.

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