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The staff of the EMU will continue to work as needed in maintenance camp victims, shoring work, rubble removal and support for the demolition of buildings

The Army will push back the hospital after Civil Protection believes that health centers have recovered their capacity Lorca care

Military Emergency Unit (UME) continues to work in the emergency device created in Lorca (Murcia), following the earthquakes in the area last May 11 and will remain in the town of Murcia as long as necessary.

After a meeting today at the headquarters of the Government of the Autonomous Community of Murcia, which has been directed by the regional president Ramón Luis Valcárcel, has determined the number of troops needed in the emergency device.

Thus, following the return to normal health centers and hospital 'Rafael Mendez' de Lorca, has seen fit to the withdrawal of the field hospital of the Army, which is installed on the football field of the locality.

In relation to other military personnel traveled to the area, has agreed to maintain the presence of the 244 soldiers of the UME to continue the work of shoring supporting the demolition of buildings, ledges and dangerous projections, and debris removal.

Also, the servicing mission camp victims' La Torrecilla "will continue while the center still occupied.

Troops of the various battalions and Emergency Support Regiment of the EMU, integrated in the so-called 'Tactical Group Lorca', are working since last May 11, when there were two major earthquakes in the area Lorca, in support of the Government of the Autonomous Community of Murcia in all those needs for which they have been required.

Currently working in the area of ​​the UME 244 military and 55 soldiers of the Brigade of Health of the Army, who retreated to his unit throughout the day as it is not necessary to the field hospital.

In regard to engineering machinery, transport vehicles, and ambulance service, has reached the figure of 207 technical means.

So far, it has provided a total accommodation of 4,400 civilians in tents, arranged in three camps of victims assembled by the EMU and the Army, which later were reunited into one, and clothes shelter, food and health areas.

Once the emergency phase, the units of the EMU will be adjusting its size and capabilities in light of new missions and tasks assigned to them by the Autonomous Community of Murcia.

Source: Delegación del Gobierno en Murcia