Rota closes parks and sports facilities due to storm Charles

Rota prepares for a windy and rainy Wednesday, November 11. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has activated the orange warning for that day due to strong winds, with gusts that could reach 90 kilometres per hour, and also for coastal phenomena and storms. The warning will be in force between 12:00 and 23:59 hours. In addition, there is a yellow warning for rain. Given this forecast, the City Council has already closed all the parks in the municipality and will also keep outdoor sports facilities closed while the orange warning remains active. Municipal services, the Local Police and Civil Protection are ready to intervene in the event of any incident, according to the City Council.

While the warnings last, the City Council recommends avoiding unnecessary travel and not staying in wooded areas or in spaces near the sea. At the wheel it asks for extreme caution, especially in areas exposed to the wind and during rain, and not to approach the coast, the breakwaters or the promenades. It is also advisable not to stay under trees, cornices or structures that could fall. At home, awnings, flowerpots, furniture and any other element on terraces, balconies, rooftops or outdoor spaces must be secured. To keep up to date with developments, the City Council refers to official channels and AEMET updates.

The City Council points out that it has been preparing the city for the storm season for months. In August it launched, together with Aqualia, a special operation to clean and check storm drains and rainwater evacuation points, paying attention to areas where water has the most difficulty draining. Branches and specimens of urban trees that, after being assessed, could pose a risk are also being removed. In case of emergency, call 112. The Local Police telephone number, 956814292, and that of Protección Civil Rota, 956840015, are also available.