Costa Blanca

Extreme Precautions Recommended Due to High Winds

A warning has been issued as a result of strong winds on the Costa Blanca and inland areas.

The Director General of Fire Prevention for the Valencia region, Rosa Tourís, has reported the CECOPI (Centro de Coordinación Operativo Integrado) has evaluated the monitoring of the meteorological situation resulting in strong winds on the Costa Blanca and inland areas.

Weather Warning for Wind

Tourís has indicated that “the Emergency Coordination Centre has established an orange level wind alert in the southern interior of the province of Valencia and the northern interior of the province of Alicante and a yellow level wind alert in Castellón, the northern interior and the coast of the province of Valencia and the northern coast of Alicante with gusts that can reach up to 90 km/h”.

Extreme Caution Must be Exercised

For this reason, she has pointed out that extreme precautions must be taken, especially in the areas most affected by the floods. “All preventive measures must be taken in all areas where goods are stored and in areas with lots of trees, and the closure of parks and outdoor sports areas is also recommended,” said the CECOPI spokesperson.

“It is advisable, especially for the most vulnerable population, to use an FFP2 mask”

She also stressed the recommendations made by Public Health in the face of suspended dust: “It is advisable, especially for the most vulnerable population, to use an FFP2 mask and to maintain these measures for anyone who has to carry out cleaning tasks or other tasks outdoors in safe conditions.” These recommendations, she insisted, “must be observed as long as the presence of particles in re-suspension in the air is perceived.”

DANA Damage Cleaning Update

Regarding the removal of waste, sludge and vehicles in the municipalities, Tourís has indicated that this operation is maintained at the temporary collection points in the towns of Aldaia, Sedaví, Algemesí, Guadassuar and Alcúdia and that the average removal per day is 15,000 tonnes.

On the other hand, she added that work is being done on the sludge that has accumulated in garages, basements and lift shafts. “The Provincial Council has indicated that the garages in which action will be taken in the coming days have already been registered. According to the records it handles, there are a total of more than 660 locations in basements and garages in the towns of Albal, Catarroja, Alfafar, Massanassa, Paiporta, Picanya, Benetússer and Sedaví,” she said.

The spokesperson has assured that the special group, which includes the different bodies, continues to evaluate the progress of these tasks. Work is continuing in both maritime and land areas, in l’Albufera, where a request has also been made to suspend navigation of boats, the Poyo ravine, Loriguilla and Monserrat, among other areas.

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Arrested for violating restraining order and threatening the police

A man was taken into custody by the Meliana Local Police on Monday morning, March 24th, for violating a restraining order after being informed that a couple was having a heated quarrel outside a town’s restaurant. The officers showed up right away, and after stopping the taxi he was attempting to take to get out, they were able to confirm that the man had a restraining order against the victim for a crime of abuse from Benidorm’s Court of Instruction No. 3 when they asked for background information.

With the help of Tavernes Blanques members of the Guardia Civil, the officers went ahead and arrested him. Even threatening to kill the police in action, the detainee put up a fierce fight. He has already been taken before the courts and the relevant police procedures have been completed.

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This weekend ComarCON will take place in Torrevieja

This coming weekend, on Saturday, April 29th, and Sunday, April 30th, the Torrevieja Sports Palace will host the annual ComarCON’25 event. With free entrance and countless hours of pleasure, it provides a vast array of alternative leisure activities for people of all ages.

The La Comarca Youth Association organises ComarCON, an alternative entertainment festival, every year. Contests, workshops, exhibitions, talks, tournaments, free play, and much more can be found in the form of anime, manga, tabletop and live role-playing, video games, TCGs, wargames, board games, cosplay, artists, soft combat, K-Pop, and much more.

This session will include a performance by “The Lantern Man,” the ants from the TV series “El Hormiguero,” and Sheila, McGonacat, JennRoyal, SheronZ, SaencSa, and José Meco, who are all from the University of Alicante in Torrevieja. The finest cosplay will get prizes from Green Stuff World, which are worth 200 euros plus materials.

It all started on May 25th, 2013, when a modest gathering was planned. With about 7,000 attendees at its most recent edition, it has developed over the years into one of Spain’s biggest free alternative leisure events. Over 120 thrilling activities are available for attendees to partake in over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m., attendees can learn about things like:

Play role-playing games and go on amazing adventures in made-up worlds. Are you a crafty wizard or a valiant warrior? You have a choice!

Workshops: Acquire new abilities, such as character development and art.

Talks: Listen to professionals in the field of alternative entertainment discuss their experiences and expertise.

Soft Combat: Try your skills in friendly foam sword duelling.

View more than 300 board games in the Giant Game Library.

There is something for everyone, including both contemporary and vintage titles. ComarCON is a community, not just an event. Share your love of games and creativity by coming by yourself or with others.

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Cold water to fight the heat on Benidorm’s streets

Three places across the municipality now have chilled drinking water fountains installed by Benidorm City Council. The City Council and Hidraqua, the city’s Integrated Water Cycle concessionaire, are working together on this project as part of a trial project. “Facilitate the availability of tap water to residents and tourists in highly frequented public spaces,” Mayor Toni Pérez said yesterday, Monday 24th March, when describing the project’s objectives.

Together with José Ramón González de Zárate, the councillor for water cycle, local government representatives, and business representatives, the mayor paid a visit to the first of these installed fountains. Since last year, the service has been offered in Alicante, and on Monday, three further fountains were unveiled at l’Alfàs del Pi.

Two more fountains will be placed this week in Séquia Mare Park and Plaza del Torrejó, which is opposite to the Tourist Office. The first fountain in Benidorm is situated on Avenida Armada Española at its intersection with Avenida Racharell. Connected to the municipal drinking water supply network, the three chilled drinking water fountains are designed to provide households with water.

Toni Pérez pointed out that the campaign “promotes the consumption of tap water as a safe and healthy option and, at the same time, reduces the generation of plastic waste associated with single-use water bottles.” The mayor further underlined that doing so “reduces the environmental impact and contributes to building a more sustainable future.”

The pumps in question include a cooling system to give users cold water, and they are directly fed from the municipal drinking water network. They have a drain exit to remove extra water and an electrical connection to run the cooling system. Additionally, they are constructed from materials that are resistant to weather and vandalism and are created to be accessible to those with limited mobility.