Casares convenes the Local Emergency Board in anticipation of the forecasted rain for the coming days.

The Casares City Council has summoned the members of the Municipal Emergency Plan for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3rd, through the activation of the Local Emergency Board, due to the forecasted rain in the coming days and following the floods that occurred in the municipal area last week which especially affected El Secadero.

The mayor, Juan Luis Villalón, explained that "the purpose of this call is to activate and coordinate all available resources, including the Local Police and the heads of operational services from each population center, in order to provide an effective and orderly response to any incidents that may occur."

He also announced that he has sent a letter to the Andalusian Government delegation in Málaga asking for guidance regarding the situation of educational centers, "since commuting could pose a risk to both the students and the families responsible for picking them up" and has asked the public to be prepared for a possible suspension of classes if the weather conditions advise it.

Damage from 'Kristin'

In this regard, the municipal government team held a working meeting today to analyze and assess the damage caused by the storm 'Kristin', as well as to coordinate security and emergency services in response to the forecasted extreme weather events.

Villalón emphasized that, due to the size of the municipality and the existence of three population centers, Casares Pueblo, Casares Costa, and El Secadero, "a specific device will be established in each of them to immediately address any incidents that may be recorded."

Among the points of greatest concern today is the landslide on the MA-8300 road, in the Los Ponis neighborhood, in the old town of Casares, "an incident of special relevance as it is a key road for the historic center and due to the risk it poses to nearby homes," stated the mayor, where there is constant surveillance in anticipation of new landslides.

"Once these episodes of rain are over, we will meet with the Provincial Council to seek a definitive solution," the mayor advanced.