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 This natural phenomenon began crossing the country Monday night and is expected to leave the national territory on Tuesday evening. - National Emergency Commission photo - |
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Published on Tuesday, August 17, 2021
The National Emergency Commission alerted about an increase in rains and the passage of Tropical Wave # 24 of the green season. According to specialists, this natural phenomenon began crossing the country Monday night and is expected to leave the national territory on Tuesday evening. But the intensity of the rains is increasing due to the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone that is located over Costa Rica.   Since August first, Green Alert was set for the Greater Metropolitan Area (includes cities surrounding San José such as Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago) and the central and southern zone of Pacific Coast in Puntarenas Province. This alert is given when it is anticipated that a meteorological phenomenon endangers a specific area in the country. Also, the Yellow Alert status continues in place for the Caribbean Coast in Limón Province and the northern zone of Alajuela Province. This alert prepares rescue forces for an increased danger of a natural phenomenon that may impact the population in a specific region. There is no alert in place yet for Guanacaste Province.  The rainy season has not stopped infrastructure work. Although there were massive floods and rains in July, the National Emergency Commission authorities reported that they will continue fixing roads, dikes, bridges, removal of trees and work on river bends. The zones getting work done are part of the 14 cantons listed in the Decree of National Emergency: Turrialba, Jiménez, Guatuso, Upala, Los Chiles, Sarapiquí, Siquirres, Talamanca, Pococí, Matina, Limón, Puriscal, among others. Currently, there are no shelters open, however, the Commission reports having delivered food to more than 19,000 families. Many of the deliveries were made with helicopters donated by the United States government. Authorities call on the public to take the following precautionary measures to avoid emergencies: - Avoid tourist or sports activities in rivers (located in Emergency zones) such as swimming, diving, rafting, canyoning, river bugging, kayaking, cliff jumping, fishing, sailing among others. - Stay informed about the alerts issued by the authorities. - People living in mountain areas should increase precautionary measures against a possible landslide or material falling from the high areas of the hills. - Have an emergency evacuation plan in the community, work and home. - Drivers must increase precautions for heavy rain and fog. - Take precautionary measures in case of electrical storms. - Be alert in vulnerable areas to flooding due to sewer saturation or increase of river flow. - In case of a thunderstorm, take refuge in a safe place. - In case of strong wind gusts, be alert to possible falling tree branches or electrical cables. - In the event of a landslide, do not walk on the debris, stay away from affected areas, and do not return home until authorities verify that it is a safe place. Authorities ask for the people in Costa Rica to call 911 to report any possible flooding, fallen trees or landslides. A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts. ----------------------- What emergencies have been reported in your community caused by the rains? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  Professional's
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