By: Communications Equipment

 

The Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira- Corpoguajira-, recommends that the emergency authorities of the department be very attentive due to the beginning of the dry season, announced by Ideam. In the case of La Guajira, Strong winds cause dryness in forests and grasslands; increasing the risk of forest fires in the mountain systems of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Serranía de Perijá.

The particular effects of this season are associated with the reduction of rainfall, the increase in temperatures and the decrease in water supply.

Therefore, it is recommended to community, make proper waste disposal, Do not throw the matches or cigarette butts ground. Nor papers, glass or any type of waste or susceptible material may cause fire. Under no circumstances set fire to the field.

Please have the following emergency numbers: Red Cross: 7274693, 3102610228, 132 National Police: 7273353, 144. Firefighters: 119. Prevention and Attention to Disasters: 3176682497, 3114145114, 3176682497, 3114145114. Corpoguajira: 3106581142, 3016008358 and 3185858383.