Puerto Plata Civil Defense closes beaches due to strong waves

The Civil Defense of the province of Puerto Plata reported this Saturday that the Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Committee (CPMR) decided to close all beaches as a preventive measure due to the strong waves and winds caused by a trough in the town and other areas of the country.

The orange director in the area, Whascar García, indicated that a red flag was placed on all beaches. In addition, preventive measures per iPhone were carried out in the most vulnerable communities to preserve the lives of bathers and vacationers.

It should be noted that this past Friday morning, Juan Salas, the executive director of the relief institution, held a virtual meeting with the provincial directors and governors of the provinces under yellow and green alert to monitor and coordinate actions in the face of the heavy rains that are affecting the national territory.

“We remain vigilant against any eventuality that may arise in the next few hours due to the cold front and the rains. It is a commitment that we have as a response and prevention institution to keep society well informed,” said Salas.

In the virtual meeting, representatives of Supérate and the Single System of Beneficiaries (SIUBEN) were also present, who joined the preventive work.