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San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loom
Crews are inspecting drains and storm tanks across San Javier as a precaution
The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected during September.
The meeting brought together councillors and heads of the Local Police, Civil Protection, Education, Social Services and Public Services departments, along with representatives from the companies responsible for waste collection, street cleaning and water supply in the municipality.
As a first step, the council has begun a full sweep to clean and check collectors, storm tanks, ditches, grates, drains and other parts of the drainage network. Areas known for build ups of waste or debris are also being inspected, to stop material blocking drainage if heavy rain does hit.
Mr Luengo explained that he is concerned "about the potential torrential rains we experience in San Javier every September," adding that it's important to get ahead of the problem through cleaning work and, above all, close coordination between services to help reduce the risks involved.
The meeting also gave council departments the chance to review and strengthen how they work together should an emergency situation arise.
As a new measure, the council's Civil Protection department will also run informational talks across the municipality's different districts, aimed at helping residents understand prevention measures and what to do if flooding does occur.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist offices of San Javier (main contact number 661 572285) or go to the home page of San Javier Today.
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Oficina de Turismo de San Javier
The municipality of San Javier has three main offices giving tourist information to visitors, as well as two information points. The tourist offices are located in Santiago de la Ribera, on the ground floor of the town hall in San Javier and at the start of La Manga. There is also a summer tourist information point located on the seafront in Santiago de la Ribera as well as one at kilometre 12-13 of La Manga del Mar Menor next to Playa Mistral.
Due to its location on the fringes of the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, San Javier has a period of intense summer tourism activity during the peak summer months, although it is popular with retirees of all nationalities out of peak season.
Tickets for the annual San Javier Jazz Festival can be purchased at the Festival office in San Javier Town Hall, Plaza de España.
Timetables summer 2024:
Tourist office Santiago de la Ribera (Calle Padre Juan 30720, Santiago de la Ribera)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Telephone: 661 572285
Email: turismo@sanjavier.es
La Manga del Mar Menor (Gran Vía Km. 0 30380, La Manga del Mar Menor):
May 1 to September 30:
Weekdays 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.30 to 13.00
Telephone 968 128955 ext. 2
Tourist information point of San Javier (Plaza de España, 30730 San Javier):
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00
968 573 700 ext #5351
Email: concejaliadeturismo@sanjavier.es
Tourist information point of Santiago de la Ribera (Paseo Colón on the seafront)
Weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00
Weekends and public holidays 10.00 to 13.00
Tourist information point of La Manga del Mar Menor (Playa Mistral, km 12)
Weekdays 11.00 to 18.00
Weekends and public holidays 11.00 to 14.00
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