Costa Rica Opens First Backup 9-1-1 Center in Turrialba

Costa Rica inaugurated its first operational 9-1-1 backup site in Turrialba, outside the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), with 10 operator stations to ensure emergency service continuity if the main facility in San Pedro de Montes de Oca fails. This marks a first step in decentralizing critical emergency infrastructure, though its capacity is limited relative to the primary center. The move enhances national resilience but does not signal an immediate threat or market shift.