Emergency management requires caution when visiting beaches on long weekends

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The Commissioner for Emergency Management and Disaster Management (NMEAD), Nino Correa Filomeno, urged citizens to be careful if they decide to visit the beaches this long weekend.

“The San Juan National Meteorological Service has reported a high risk of sea currents along the northern coast of Puerto Rico and the island municipality of Culebra. This danger is expected to be in place throughout the weekend. Citizens should be aware that these currents can take them by surprise and endanger their lives, as well as those of our rescuers, firefighters, police and paramedics.I urge you to be cautious and judicious when visiting the beaches, especially if they are accompanied by elderly minors, “he said.

Meanwhile, the National Meteorological Service also issued a warning this morning of dangerous coastal and maritime conditions until Sunday afternoon, with waves of up to 8 feet. In addition, they pointed out the danger of currents on the beaches in the north of the island.

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On the other hand, he explained that a warning for small boat operators is in force until Sunday evening. It has also been reported that waves of up to 7 meters and easterly winds of up to 20 knots are expected, with the possibility of larger gusts.

The Head of NMEAD reminded that the operational areas of the Office will remain active and vigilant in the event of any eventuality. As usual, they will be in direct communication with the Municipal Offices for Emergency Management (OMME) from the 78 municipalities, as well as with the Offices of the Department of Public Security and the municipal police. It is important that, if a citizen has an emergency, call or send a 9-1-1 message to request assistance from the relevant agencies.

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