The Government of the Balearic Islands, through the Directorate General for Emergencies and Interior, has approved the implementation of seven new municipal safety plans: three Emergency Municipal Plans (PEMU) for Eivissa, Sant Antoni de Portmany, and Maó, and four Local Action Plans (PAL) addressing the risks of forest fires and floods.

With these additions, the regional emergency planning framework now includes a total of 22 approved instruments: 12 PEMUs, 7 forest fire PALs, and 3 flood PALs — the highest number ever achieved in the Balearic Islands. This milestone reflects the government’s firm commitment to prevention, coordination, and municipal safety.

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Balearic Islands strengthen local safety with seven new emergency and action plans

After a decade without progress —the last PEMU had been approved in 2014—, the current administration has managed to approve 17 new plans in just over a year, while 15 more are under review, bringing the total to 32 plans approved or in progress during the current term.

Eivissa now stands out as the first island in the archipelago to have forest fire action plans in all municipalities where they are required, marking a major step forward in local emergency preparedness.

The newly approved PEMUs for Eivissa, Sant Antoni, and Maó include detailed risk analyses, mapping, resource catalogues, and integration into the regional Civil Protection Plan (PLATERBAL). Once operational, they will function fully within the 112 emergency platform, ensuring a faster and more coordinated response to incidents.

The Local Action Plans (PALs) include:

• Maó, which voluntarily adopted a 10-year forest fire plan, identifying 165 hectares of urban–forest interface and local prevention resources.
• Deià, whose forest fire PAL covers 151 hectares and includes training and self-protection initiatives for residents.
• Andratx, where 67.2% of the municipality is classified as high fire risk, strengthens its resilience through detailed territorial planning and awareness campaigns.
• Sant Antoni de Portmany, which now has a flood risk PAL, complements its municipal plan and improves preparedness for extreme weather events.

Through these updates, the Balearic Government continues to advance toward a comprehensive safety model that prioritises prevention, coordination, and community protection, reinforcing the resilience of municipalities across the islands.