The Protector of Animals and Plants of the Sierras de Segura and Alcaraz, APAP Tierra, in collaboration with the Association of Social Work Professionals Tejiendo Redes TS, launched a prevention and information protocol in the face of the uncommunicated rave in Férez, … prepare and disseminate information materials aimed at both the local population and participants. “Enjoy the music and the stars while respecting this territory and its memory,” includes the central message of the material distributed, according to information collected by Europa Press on the social networks of these groups.
Brochures, written in Spanish, French and English, They are distributed near the affected area and contain key information about the territory, security warnings, emergency telephone numbers and an express appeal not to block the fundamental access roads to the region.
One of the clearest messages of the protocol is the express request to keep the N-330 highway (Hellín-Puente de Híjar) free, considered a vital axis for access to the Hellín Hospital and emergency health services for municipalities such as Férez, Socovos, Letur or Elche de la Sierra.
The material reminds us that these are very isolated areas, with an aging population that must guarantee health mobility at all times, especially on a day like New Year’s Eve.
The brochures also include clear warnings about the Cenajo reservoir, remembering that it is not a swimming area, that it is a fishing area and that underwater there are the ruins of the ancient village of La Alcantarilla de Jover, in addition to numerous fish hooks, which makes swimming a dangerous practice.
The environmental value of the territory, integrated into the Segura basin, with high ecological value and protected species, is also highlighted, expressly requesting that no dumping is carried out, that waste is collected and that extreme care is taken with the fire. “This territory has given a lot and is home to a unique natural heritage which must be respected”, underline the groups.
Far from a confrontational tone, The protocol combines warnings with a responsible welcome message, offering information on services, accommodation, shops and bars in the town, as well as emergency telephone numbers and town halls in the area.
The material ends with a wish for a Happy New Year 2026calling for mutual respect between visitors and neighbors and responsible coexistence in a fragile rural environment.
In a context marked by the lack of clear official information, the disorientation of neighborhoods and the tensions generated by traffic cuts and the deployment of the police, this initiative stands out as a citizen response born from the territory itself, trying to minimize risks, protect the local population and preserve the natural environment in the face of an unexpected situation.
While uncertainty persists about the evolution of the rave and its consequences, the mayors of the municipalities concerned continue to monitor the situation, supported by the social groups who have chosen prevention, information and responsibility as the first line of action.
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