Preventive early warning declared by thunderstorms in communes of Magallanes - La Tercera

This Saturday, the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) declared a preventive early warning for the municipalities of Punta Arenas, Río Verde and Natales due to electrical storms. According to the forecast of the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) of “probable electrical storms in areas of northern and central island” of the Magallanes Region. For this information, Senapred coordinated with the Regional Presiden…

As part of the protocol, the National Disaster Prevention and Response System (SINAPRED) was activated and surveillance was strengthened through constant monitoring of risk factors and vulnerabilities that could result in emergencies.

The Senapred declared the preventive early warning in the municipalities of Punta Arenas, Río Verde and Natales, region of Magellan, due to the occurrence of electrical storms. According to the information provided by the Meteorological Directorate (DMC), the following meteorological alert is in force for the Region of Magallanes: Warning Forecast Home End Notice A150 [...] The entry Declare preventive alert in Punta Arenas by electrical storm w…