The Alicante City Council has decided to close all municipal public parks throughout the day of this Thursday. The measure responds to an orange alert for rain and a yellow alert for storms. The situation has been declared by the State Agency of Meteorology (Aemet) for the southern coast of the province. Extreme conditions are expected between 3:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Subsequently, the alert will be reduced to a yellow warning until 8:00 p.m. The closure aims to protect citizens from risks derived from heavy rainfall and electrical phenomena. Action is taken on a preventive basis to avoid accidents in open spaces. The safety of users is the priority in this adverse climatic context.
Among the affected parks are La Marjal in Playa de San Juan, Gabriel Miró, Canalejas, Portal de Elche, Palmeral de San Gabriel, Panteón de Quijano, Lo Morant and Juan Pablo II. In addition, it is recommended that businesses and establishments take all necessary precautions. The street lamps located near monumental trees will be closed. These actions are part of an integral prevention plan. The objective is to minimize risks in vulnerable areas. The city is prepared to face any situation resulting from bad weather. The City Council maintains permanent control over the evolution of the weather.
The Social Reception and Emergency Center (CAUS) will open its doors from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It will operate under the special device for adverse weather conditions. This service offers safe shelter to people in vulnerable situations. The Social Welfare Department has activated its specific protocol for these cases. The response will be immediate and coordinated. Attention will be guaranteed to those who need assistance. The device includes psychological support, food and temporary accommodation. The CAUS will be a safe meeting point during the day.
All municipal emergency services remain on alert. The Local Police, the Fire Department and Civil Protection operate on a preventive basis. They are prepared to intervene in case of need. The City Council constantly monitors the weather evolution. If necessary, it will take new measures. The bathing in beaches and outdoor sports activities will be evaluated. Any change will be communicated immediately. The city is in an active state of surveillance. Decisions are based on real and updated data. The priority remains the protection of the citizenry.