**Monitoring Landslides Ahead of Rainy Season in Tijuana**
With the rainy season approaching, Tijuana’s Municipal Civil Protection is proactively monitoring landslide-prone areas. According to the Director of Municipal Civil Protection, José Luis Jiménez, these efforts aim to manage potential accelerations in landslides spurred by increased rainfall.
This week, authorities are planning to conduct an inspection in the Lomas Conjunto Residencial neighborhood, particularly on Montes Escandinavo street. This area has experienced significant landslide movement recently. Regular preventive visits have been established to assess the situation better. Jiménez emphasized that the presence of rain can significantly expedite any land movement, and it’s essential to communicate potential risks to residents.
Last week, inspections commenced in high-risk areas such as Cuauhtémoc Boulevard, but no variations were observed compared to prior assessments from the previous administration. Lomas Conjunto Residencial has been one of the more active landslides, necessitating visits every fifteen days for ongoing evaluations. During the last survey, 102 homes were impacted, with 57 marked with red tags indicating severe risk and 45 with yellow tags indicating moderate risk.
Supporting these efforts are the Secretariat for Territorial, Urban and Environmental Development and the Directorate of Urban Infrastructure. Their collaboration facilitates comprehensive monitoring and response planning.
**Additional Landslide Monitoring and Response Developments**
In addition to the initiatives in Lomas Conjunto Residencial, authorities are maintaining vigilance in other areas of Tijuana with landslide risks. For instance, in the Pedregal de Santa Julia area, a recent incident left one person injured, highlighting the need for ongoing attention and readiness to respond to similar events elsewhere.
Nearby in Santa Fe, 28 houses have been identified as residing in risky zones, raising concerns among local residents. The city’s commitment to evaluating and revisiting these areas aims to develop safeguarding measures and prevent casualties or property damage.
Overall, these responsive actions are part of a broader strategy to improve urban safety and minimize the impacts of natural disasters on residents in Tijuana. The collaboration of various municipal departments underscores a unified approach to address potential environmental hazards effectively.