Civil Protection: 9 days between Ticino and Como

Context

At a Glance

• Extramuro 2026 takes place from October 1 to 9, 2026
• October 1–2: field exercise in Pollegio, Canton Ticino
• October 5–9: activities in Erba, Merone, and Pusiano
• Closing ceremony on October 9 at the CPE in Erba

Key Facts

• Program → “Extramuro 2026,” second edition
• Dates → October 1–9, 2026
• Ticino phase → Pollegio, October 1 and 2
• Italian phase → Erba, Merone, and Pusiano, October 5–9
• Headquarters and closing → CPE in Erba, closing ceremony on October 9

From October 1 to 9, 2026, regions in Lombardy and Switzerland will host “Extramuro 2026,” the second edition of the joint training program dedicated to cross-border civil protection. Following its debut in 2024, the initiative aims to conduct field tests of the emergency response system for major emergencies between Italy and Switzerland.

Two Phases in Ticino and the Province of Como

The program is divided between Switzerland and Italy and consists of two distinct phases. Activities on October 1 and 2 are concentrated in Pollegio, in the Canton of Ticino. From October 5 to 9, the focus of the exercise shifts to the province of Como, involving the municipalities of Erba, Merone, and Pusiano.

The training camp is located at the Erba Multipurpose Emergency Center, which also serves as the exercise headquarters. This location thus becomes the focal point for the phase taking place in the province of Como.

The portion of the exercise titled “Switzerland in Italy” is designed to train the Civil Protection Militia of the Canton of Ticino, following the reverse-scenario module conducted in June. The stated objective is to improve synergy and integration between emergency responders from the two countries in preparation for real emergencies.

Field operations are coordinated by the Lombardy Region’s General Directorate for Security and Civil Protection. The collaboration involves the Fire Department, AREU Lombardia, the Province of Como, and the Chiasso Police and Customs Cooperation Center.

During the activities, members of the public will see Italian and Swiss responders moving throughout the area in their respective vehicles and wearing their standard-issue uniforms. The event will officially conclude on Friday, October 9, with a closing ceremony at the CPE in Erba. The program thus combines an initial phase in Ticino with a second phase in the Como area, with a continued focus on joint emergency response training.

Operational details

Why the calendar is relevant for the Swiss public

For those who live or work in the Canton of Ticino, the most concrete element of the program is its presence in the cantonal territory and the possibility of distinguishing the two phases. On 1 and 2 October, the reference is Pollegio; from 5 to 9 October, the activity indicated by the source involves Erba, Merone and Pusiano, in the province of Como. The scan allows us to read Extramuro 2026 as an appointment distributed between Ticino and Lombardy.

Two territories, one exercise

Geography also helps to understand the operational significance of the initiative. The Ticino and Lombard parts are not presented as separate exercises: they are part of a joint training program between Italy and Switzerland. The declared goal is to improve synergy and integration between rescuers from the two states, so as to prepare collaboration in view of real emergencies.

For citizens, the visible consequence is precisely described: during the activities, Italian and Swiss operators move around the territory, with means and uniforms of ordinance. This information helps to correctly read what is seen in the areas concerned: the presence of the operators belongs to the exercise program.

The role of the CPE adds a stable reference to the phase in the province of Como. The center is the headquarters of the school camp and also hosts the closing ceremony. Those who have to organize travel on the indicated days can combine the calendar with information on mezzi pubblici, keeping the place of the first phase and the three municipalities of the second separate.

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Key points

How to Follow the Program

The source already provides the elements needed to create a practical sequence. The reader can use locations, dates, and the final ceremony as reference points, distinguishing between observing the exercise and its educational purpose.

Daily Checklist

1. Mark the entire period from October 1 to 9, 2026, which includes the planned activities in both Switzerland and Lombardy.

2. Link October 1 and 2 to Pollegio, in the Canton of Ticino. This is the designated location for the first phase of the program.

3. Associate the period from October 5 to 9 with the municipalities of Erba, Merone, and Pusiano, in the province of Como. For travel planning, you may also consult the mezzi pubblici documents.

4. Use the Erba Multipurpose Emergency Center (CPE) as the base for the training camp and as the exercise headquarters.

5. Note the official closing on Friday, October 9: the closing ceremony will take place at the CPE in Erba. During the activities, the presence of Italian and Swiss responders, their respective vehicles, and standard-issue uniforms is part of the program.

This sequence allows you to associate each piece of information with a specific location and to track the transition from the Ticino phase to the phase in the province of Como. The objective remains as stated in the program: joint training and greater synergy among rescue personnel from both countries in preparation for real emergencies.

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Source: comozero.it