El Limón Municipal District assesses damage after heavy rains

El Limón, Samaná. From the early hours of this day, the mayor, Ing. Fernando Mercado, along with the deputy mayor Darin Encarnación, the councilwoman Mariel Anibelka and part of the City Council team, carried out an extensive tour of the affected areas after the heavy rains recorded last night, which caused floods, deterioration of neighborhood roads and damage to several homes in the community. During the uprising, the authorities directly assessed the damage caused, listened to the concerns of the community members, and coordinated immediate actions to offer timely responses to each situation presented, prioritizing the cases of greatest vulnerability. It was also reported that council brigades, together with technical personnel, are working intensively to restore the drinking water service, addressing the breakdowns caused by the weather conditions.

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These tasks include the repair of affected pipes, cleaning of systems, and verification of supply sources, with the aim of ensuring that families can once again have this essential service in the shortest possible time. Similarly, the intervention of affected roads, drainage of flooded areas, and the channeling of aid for families impacted by this atmospheric phenomenon are contemplated. The current municipal management reaffirms its commitment to remain close to the people, acting with responsibility, speed, and efficiency in the face of any difficulty affecting the community. Meanwhile, the affected families await the supportive hand of their authorities and the prompt execution of solutions that will allow them to regain normalcy in their homes.