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BOE-A-2026-21145 ·10 October 2026 ·orden Low impact
Administrative

Public Administrations: new guidelines for civil protection planning in response to earthquakes

The Basic Guideline for Civil Protection Planning regarding earthquake risk has been approved, establishing the minimum criteria and requirements for the development of state, regional, and local special plans (annex). This regulation replaces the Council of Ministers Agreement of 7 April 1995 (fourth). Its objective is to ensure homogeneity and coordination between different administrations in the management of seismic emergencies (1.2).

In 3 key points

  1. The measures in the guideline will not involve an increase in staffing levels, remuneration, or other personnel expenses, Second. (Segundo)
  2. Enters into force on the day following its publication in the BOE, preamble. (preámbulo)
  3. Replaces the Council of Ministers Agreement of 7 April 1995, Fourth. (Cuarto)

How it affects those involved

For Public Administrations (state, regional, and local), the regulation imposes the obligation to follow standardised criteria for the preparation of special and self-protection plans, ensuring the cohesion of the National Civil Protection System (1.2). The implementation of these measures does not involve an increase in public spending, staffing levels, or personnel remuneration (Second).

Lifecycle

2026-10-10PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-10-11Into forceComes into force (Entrada en vigor (nota del analisis oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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