Councillor Antònia Maria Estarellas will attend the tribute to volunteers who participated in the Valencia DANA relief efforts
The Directorate General for Emergencies and Interior (DGEI) will coordinate around 60 Civil Protection volunteers during the 51st edition of the traditional El Güell to Lluc march, which will take place on the night of August 2 to 3. This march, one of the most popular in the Balearic Islands, gathers thousands of participants every year who walk the 48 kilometres from Güell Square to the Lluc Sanctuary.
Before the march begins, a tribute will be held for the volunteers who were part of the Balearic contingent coordinated by the Government of the Balearic Islands to support aid efforts during the Valencia DANA (isolated depression at high levels). The event will include the placement of a commemorative stone in Güell Square, Palma. The tribute will be attended by Antònia Maria Estarellas, Second Vice President and Councillor for the Presidency, Government Action Coordination, and Local Cooperation, in recognition of the dedication and commitment of the volunteers.
The safety operation will be coordinated from the Civil Protection Volunteer Coordination Centre (CECORV), located at the Lluc Sanctuary. This centre will be operational from the start of the march until the end of the event. The CECORV will include the operation coordinator, an officer from the DGEI Emergency Operations Unit, a Civil Protection volunteer, and a collaborating volunteer in charge of logging incidents throughout the night, along with the company responsible for providing medical assistance and a representative of the march’s organising team.
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The Directorate General for Emergencies and Interior coordinates about 60 Civil Protection volunteers in the 51st edition of the El Güell to Lluc march
Nearly 60 volunteers from the Civil Protection groups of Alaró, Algaida, Binissalem, Escorca, Selva, Lloseta, Santa Maria, Sóller, Marratxí, Pollença, Inca, and Palma will assist the security forces (Civil Guard, National Police, and Local Police) and medical services. Their duties will include road and pathway closures, participant assistance, and real-time communication with the CECORV via the TETRA system.
To ensure a safe march, Emergencies 112 advises participants to wear reflective vests and carry a light source, as well as to always follow the instructions of the organisers and security teams.
Tips for participating in the march and avoiding injuries:
- One or two hours before the march, lightly massage your feet with moisturising cream or petroleum jelly.
- A few minutes before departure, stretch your legs.
- Wear sports shoes with a flexible and thick sole.
- Dress in shorts and light, breathable clothing.
- Carry a fanny pack or small backpack (securely fastened at the waist or shoulder to avoid uncomfortable movement while walking). Recommended contents: one litre of water, one litre of isotonic drink, a spare pair of socks, a banana, 100 grams of nuts, glucose tablets, and band-aids.
- Refill water at supply points along the route, aiming to drink about five litres throughout the march (one litre every two hours).
- Upon arrival, lie down and elevate your legs 30–40 cm for two minutes.
- And remember: in case of emergency, call 112.