Emergency Management urges caution when visiting beaches on long weekends

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The Commissioner for Negotiation 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 National Meteorological Service in San Juan 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 effect throughout the weekend. Citizens should be aware that these currents can take them by surprise and put their lives at risk, as well as those of our rescuers, firefighters, police and medical personnel. beaches, especially if they are accompanied by minors, “he argued.

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

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On the other hand, he explained that until Sunday night a warning is in force for small boat operators. It was also reported that swell could be expected to reach seven feet and east winds of up to 20 knots, with the possibility of higher gusts.

The head of NMEAD recalled that the operational areas of the negotiated will remain active and vigilant in the event of any eventuality. As usual, they will be kept in direct communication with the Municipal Offices for Emergency Management (omme) of the 78 municipalities, as well as the Negotiations of the Department of Public Safety and the municipal police. It is important that, if a citizen has an emergency, call or text 9-1-1 to request the assistance of the appropriate agencies.

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