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The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected during September.

 

The meeting brought together councillors and heads of the Local Police, Civil Protection, Education, Social Services and Public Services departments, along with representatives from the companies responsible for waste collection, street cleaning and water supply in the municipality.

 

As a first step, the council has begun a full sweep to clean and check collectors, storm tanks, ditches, grates, drains and other parts of the drainage network. Areas known for build ups of waste or debris are also being inspected, to stop material blocking drainage if heavy rain does hit.

 

Mr Luengo explained that he is concerned "about the potential torrential rains we experience in San Javier every September," adding that it's important to get ahead of the problem through cleaning work and, above all, close coordination between services to help reduce the risks involved.

 

The meeting also gave council departments the chance to review and strengthen how they work together should an emergency situation arise.

 

As a new measure, the council's Civil Protection department will also run informational talks across the municipality's different districts, aimed at helping residents understand prevention measures and what to do if flooding does occur.