Musumeci: “Extraordinary measures needed to face the seismic risk and speed up response procedures”
A critical step for a growing risk
After three noticeable earthquakes in two months, Minister Nello Musumeci has proposed declaring a national state of emergency for the Campi Flegrei volcanic area. The decision follows a high-level meeting in Rome with the heads of Civil Protection, Casa Italia, and other government departments.
Streamlining emergency response
The proposed decree aims to accelerate the bureaucratic process and implement already existing measures more effectively. These actions, developed under Meloni’s government, target the specific seismic and bradyseismic activitythat threatens the densely populated region west of Naples.
Bradyseism: a growing concern
The Campi Flegrei area is known for bradyseism, a volcanic phenomenon that causes slow, cyclical ground uplift. This natural process, now increasing in frequency and intensity, raises alarms about a possible eruption and infrastructure instability, requiring swift and coordinated action.
Coordination with the Campania region
Before presenting the proposal to the Council of Ministers, Musumeci will consult the President of the Campania Region to secure the necessary agreement. This step underlines the importance of a shared governance approach in managing the crisis.
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