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 The Red Alert status orders the mobilization of families to family homes and temporary shelters. - Emergency National Commission photo - |
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Published on
Friday, July 23, 2021
The Emergency National Commission raise the Red Alert status for the cantons of Turrialba, Matina, Limón, Talamanca and Sarapiquí, in the Caribbean Coast and northern zone of the country, due to the nonstop thunders storms for more than 24 hours. Experts predict that rains will continue until Sunday.  The Red Alert status orders the mobilization of families to family homes and temporary shelters. So far, authorities have opened shelters in the cantons of Talamanca, Limón, Matina, Siquirres, Sarapiquí and Turrialba. There are 381 people from the affected communities.  As of this morning, the Municipal Emergency Committees have reported 480 emergencies in 29 cantons such as floods and landslides. Also were reported seven highways were affected, such as Route 32 from San Jose to Limon, Route 10 from Paraíso toSiquirres, Route 415 in Turrialba, Route 230 from Pacayas toTurrialba, Route 224 from Ujarrás to Paraíso, Route 225 from Cachí to La Suiza and Route 36 in Bribrí.  The specialists established Orange Alert in the rest of Limon Province and the northern zone of Alajuela Province. The alert is established when the high-risk situation can cause an emergency to the people in a specific area. A Green Alert was set in the provinces of Puntarenas and Guanacaste. This alert is given when it is anticipated that a meteorological phenomenon endangers a specific area in the country. The authorities activate the community's emergency commissions to take action due to the danger related to the alert. Yellow Alert status for the Greater Metropolitan Area (includes cities surrounding San José such as Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago). This alert serves as an announcement for the rescue forces to prepare for an increased danger of a natural phenomenon that will affect the population in a specific region. People who witnessed the natural phenomenon posted several videos on their social media. Some of these videos can be seen on the AM Costa Rica YouTube channel. The intensity of the rains is increasing due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone that is located over Costa Rica. The Intertropical Convergence Zone, known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms due to the dull windless weather, is the area where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge. The zone appears as a band of clouds, usually thunderstorms, that circles the globe near the Equator. This caused the overflowing of rivers and floods mainly in the mountainous areas of the country. Authorities call on the public to take the following precautionary measures: » 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 have you heard about emergencies in your community due to the rain? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  Professional's
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