Omar Smith Gallardo
Omar Smith Gallardo is the General Director of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) in Panama, responsible for overseeing emergency response operations and public safety measures. Recently, he was in the news for launching the Carnival safety operation, emphasizing the deployment of 448 specialized units across rivers, beaches, and popular recreational areas to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors during the festivities. Smith Gallardo highlighted the importance of public awareness and preparedness in the face of changing weather conditions, particularly for families with children.
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Omar Smith Gallardo, the director general of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), warned that Panama has not officially entered the dry season.
Sinaproc advierte que Panamá aún no entra en la temporada seca y pide mantener vigilancia
Panama· 2025-12-18Omar Smith Gallardo is the general director of Sinaproc who confirmed the situation regarding the heavy rains and rescues.
Sinaproc reporta 26 deslizamientos y 28 evacuados en Boquete; 9 personas fueron rescatadas en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-10-06
Omar Smith Gallardo, the director general of Sinaproc, emphasized the importance of taking action in response to potential landslides.
Sinaproc y Bomberos refuerzan medidas preventivas ante lluvias y tormentas tropicales en PanamáPanama· 2025-08-23Omar Smith Gallardo is the director general of the Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (Sinaproc) who affirmed that there is no tsunami risk.
Se registra sismo de 6.4 cerca a isla Coiba; no existe riesgo de tsunami, advierten autoridadesPanama· 2025-03-21Omar Smith Gallardo, director del Sinaproc, explained the Operativo Guardianes 2025.
Despliegan operativos de seguridad por Carnaval; participan más de 2,000 unidades entre bomberos, Sinaproc y AcodecoPanama· 2025-02-28
Omar Smith Gallardo, the general director of Sinaproc, highlighted the efforts of officials and volunteers to ensure the safety of the population during the Carnival.
Sinaproc desplegará 448 unidades en ríos, playas y áreas de culecos durante el CarnavalPanama· 2025-02-26