The Government of the Canary Islands, through the General Directorate of Emergencies, has transferred to the Security and Emergency Consortium of Lanzarote a new batch of One Up devices, an innovative tool designed to facilitate initial interventions in aquatic rescues and prevent drowning situations on the coast.
During the handover ceremony, the General Director of Emergencies, Fernando Figuereo, emphasized the need to reinforce self-protection and the culture of prevention on the coasts of the archipelago. "These devices are an effective solution in the first minutes of an emergency at sea, when every second counts. The One Up offers a fast, safe, and simple response, significantly increasing the chances of success before the arrival of specialized rescue teams," he stated.
Figuereo also insisted on "the importance of continuing to promote awareness actions and provision of resources, remembering that the Canary Islands, as an eminently tourist and coastal territory, must be specially prepared to face the risks associated with the maritime environment."
With this transfer, the Government of the Canary Islands "reaffirms its commitment to citizen security, promoting the implementation of technologies that contribute to saving lives and improve the intervention capabilities of local emergency services."
One Up Device
The aquatic rescue device has been created and developed in the Canary Islands by a company of Canary Island entrepreneurs. It is a compact and lightweight life preserver of about 370 grams and 18 centimeters in length that is automatically activated upon contact with water, inflating in less than 2 seconds to form a horseshoe-shaped float.
This device can be launched from the shore, boats, drones, or even helicopters, facilitating its use in various emergency situations. In addition, it has been implemented in autonomous totems powered by solar energy on different beaches of the islands, which, when activated, automatically alert the emergency services of the Emergency and Security Coordinating Center 112 (CECOES).
One Up has been adopted by numerous municipalities in the Canary Islands and other regions, reinforcing safety in bathing areas and becoming an essential tool for lifeguards and bathers themselves.