Protecció Civil

Protecció Civil is a government institution in Andorra responsible for civil protection and issuing warnings during emergencies. It issues prealerts and warnings for severe weather events including high winds, heavy snow, storms, and heatwaves. The institution collaborates with entities such as Red Cross, firefighters, and Automòbil Club d'Andorra in rescue simulations and emergency responses. Protecció Civil operates in Andorra and issues warnings affecting access routes to neighboring Catalonia. Recent activities include a heavy-lift drone rescue trial in Canillo in December 2025, storm-related disruptions in early 2026, and a heatwave prealert in July 2026.

Key Points

• Protecció Civil is a government institution in Andorra responsible for civil protection and issuing warnings during emergencies.
• Protecció Civil issues prealerts and warnings for severe weather events including high winds, heavy snow, storms, and heatwaves in Andorra.
• Protecció Civil issued a prealert for highs of 32-35°C and very high wildfire risk in central and southern Andorra valleys during a heatwave in July 2026.
• Protecció Civil collaborates with entities such as Red Cross, firefighters, and Automòbil Club d'Andorra in rescue simulations and emergency responses.
• Protecció Civil operates in Andorra and issues warnings affecting access routes to neighboring Catalonia.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-20

   Heatwave and Wildfire Alerts Issued

   Protecció Civil prealerted for intense heat of 32-35°C and high wildfire risks, banning open fires and advising hydration measures in Andorra.

   Andorra Issues Heat and Wildfire Alerts as Fourth Heatwave Peaks at 32-35°C
2. 2026-04-02

   Storm Erminio Closes Key Passes

   Protecció Civil issued a prealert for snow and winds during Storm Erminio, which closed Port d'Envalira and disrupted ski resorts in Andorra.

   Storm Erminio Intensifies in Andorra, Closes Key Passes and Disrupts Ski Resorts
3. 2026-03-29

   Strong Winds Disrupt Roads and Issue Gust Warnings

   Protecció Civil warned of continued high gusts after strong winds toppled motorcycles in Andorra and blocked roads in Catalonia.

   Strong Winds Disrupt Andorra Roads and Catalonia Access Routes
4. 2026-02-02

   Yellow Alert for Cold Front Precipitation

   Protecció Civil was noted during a yellow alert for strong winds, heavy rain, and snow with avalanche risk at level 3 across Andorra.

   Andorra Issues Yellow Alert for Winds, Rain and Snow as Cold Front Lowers Snow Levels
5. 2026-01-25

   Storm Ingrid Snow Disruptions

   Protecció Civil was mentioned amid disruptions from Storm Ingrid, including snow-related crashes and road restrictions in northern Andorra.

   Storm Ingrid Brings Fresh Snow, Disruptions to Andorra
6. 2025-12-06

   Heavy-lift Drone Rescue Trial in Canillo

   Protecció Civil participated in a two-day validation trial in Canillo for a heavy-lift drone modified for mountain rescue, delivering supplies and testing vertical evacuation capabilities.

   Heavy‑lift drone trialled for mountain rescue in Andorra

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