What is the El Niño Phenomenon?

It is a recurring climatic pattern that implies changes in the temperature of the waters in the central and eastern part of the tropical Pacific.

Water supply sector for the population:

 A call is made to the aqueduct operating companies and the community to exercise surveillance of water reserves and planning and use of the resource in the following months.

 It is recommended to make good use and efficient saving of water from the different water sources, highlighting in the case of artisan wells and artisans.

 In irrigation districts, It is recommended to plan irrigation times and shifts so that all users in general can have access to water.

 The S.A.T.. Guajira invites the establishment of water storage mechanisms, protection of reservoirs and maintenance of irrigation systems for optimal utilization of water resources, also seek alternative systems water for animals and crops.

agricultural and livestock sector:

 To the agricultural and livestock sector, It is suggested that you bear in mind that the soils in the Caribbean region, especially in dry ecosystems and in areas affected by desertification, humidity conditions are maintained lower than usual for the time, which could continue for the time of the end of the year and the first quarter of the year 2019.

 It is important to have adequate planning of agricultural and livestock activities, to possible water deficit conditions in the department of La Guajira.

 It is suggested to program planting cycles to reduce crop losses, preventing these match, to the extent possible, with the months of greatest impact of the phenomenon (end of the year and first quarter of the year 2019).

 Take the appropriate measures against the possible proliferation of pests and diseases typical of conditions of low rainfall and high temperatures, which may affect the normal development life cycle crops.

 According to the reports of the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, Corpoguajira, before a hot event that leads to drought conditions and an increase in air temperature, the derived effects could be oriented to the reduction in agricultural yields, delays in planting times, reduction of cultivation area and increase in production costs, Therefore, it is recommended to plan measures to mitigate these impacts..

 Optimal and adequate maintenance of irrigation systems in order to prevent future contingencies.

forestry:

 Do not burn. In accordance with Decree No.. 2143 September 1997, burning is prohibited. Bear in mind that during dry seasons the risks of occurrence of fires in the vegetation cover increase and enormous environmental and economic damage can be caused that can lead to facing legal problems.

 Articulate and integrate the actions of all stakeholders and especially the rural community, in order to generate a culture of prevention in forest fires.

 Never tend to a forest fire ourselves, since the winds can play a trick on us, and therefore the recommendation is that when seeing or witnessing a fire immediately communicate with the fire brigade and CMGRD of your municipality, to attend the emergency as soon as possible.

Health sector:

 Consider that the hydrometeorological conditions, favor in some sectors of the department the increase of tropical diseases such as those transmitted by vectors (malaria, dengue, etc) and anger, and intensify control measures for these diseases.

Education and communications sector:

 Transmit messages to the general population regarding the rational use of water, Power, planning and dissemination of preparedness to face adverse situations due to the probability of the presence of an El Niño phenomenon.

 To the mayors, coordinators of the Municipal Council for Risk and Disaster Management, and Departmental Council for Risk and Disaster Management, Personeros, Inspectors and Fire Brigades, it is recommended to keep the surveillance systems active, attention and fire control of the vegetation cover.

 Periodically consult the information generated by IDEAM, S.A.T Guajira, ministry of agriculture and rural development, Departmental Council, District and Municipal Disaster Risk Management.

Contact the following entities in case of emergency

 SAT GUAJIRA,en: 320 516 1224

 GREEN LINES CORPOGUAJIRA: 310 658 1142 – 318 585 8383 – 301 600 8352

 RED CROSS: 7290562 – 310 261 0228

 CIVIL DEFENSE: – 144

 FIREFIGHTERS: – 119

 DPTAL UNIT OF DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT:

320 240 6953

 REGULATOR EMERGENCY CENTER: – 7286120