Las Teresitas beach has newly installed public address systems, situated across its area, to convey important safety announcements to visitors of this coastal recreational spot. The audio systems, which are yet to be activated, form part of the latest initiatives introduced by the Santa Cruz City Council along the San Andrés coastline.
The council’s Security and Emergency service, in partnership with the Spanish Red Cross, which provides rescue, surveillance, and lifeguard services on the beaches and marine bathing areas of the area, has successfully updated all safety signage within the capital. This initiative has also included aligning the signage with current regulations, and the erection of 18 masts for flying warning flags.
In total, 28 information signs have been refreshed along the Santa Cruz coastline; in addition, four danger or specific risk signs have been added in the coastal zone that connects Las Teresitas with Las Gaviotas beach. Additionally, five poles have been installed for the public address systems on both Las Teresitas beach and San Andrés pier.
This initiative has also helped enhance the marking of anchorage zones designated for rescue vessels as well as the layout of nautical channels in Las Teresitas, along with another anchorage point at Añaza dock.
From the beaches of Las Gaviotas, Playa Chica, Las Teresitas, to Roque de Las Bodegas, Almáciga, and Benijo; alongside the new locations of Valleseco (Los Charcos, El Block, and Acapulco), as well as the docks of San Andrés and Añaza, this signage is now fully operational.
The mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, along with the councillor for Security and Emergencies, Gladis de León, verified these updates in San Andrés.
The councillor emphasised that “just as vital as renovating or creating new spaces for citizens to appreciate our coast is ensuring the utmost possible safety, which is why this initiative fulfills the necessary provision for the information of bathers and visitors.” Bermúdez reminded everyone that “while governmental bodies must fulfil their responsibilities, we must also remind citizens that they are accountable for their own safety and should avoid unnecessary hazards in the sea.”
In addition, the councillor outlined a substantial number of elements that have been renewed across the beaches and bathing areas of Santa Cruz. “We are complying with our obligation to implement these enhancements, with the assistance of the Spanish Red Cross, but the adaptation of all signage and the installation of new rescue masts has also been a persistent request from the public, other authorities, and even our Local Police.”
At present, the service operates according to the low season schedule for beach attendance on the Santa Cruz coastline, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
