LAST MINUTE: Classes are suspended in Xàbia for tomorrow Monday
Taking into account the adverse weather conditions scheduled for tomorrow Monday, January 20 and the warnings activated by the State Meteorological Agency, red level, the address of the Local Operational Coordination Center (CECOPAL) of Xàbia, chaired by the mayor, has decreed the suspension of classes in all educational centers of the municipality as well as sports and cultural activities that are carried out in municipal facilities during the day tomorrow.
Also, since this noon, the wind has been noticeable in Xàbia and Marina Alta. The first strong streaks have caused several damage to restaurant terraces, falling trees, containers and fences, and even some motorcycles. And, in the Tossal Gros area, gusts of up to 118km / h have been recorded, according to Avamet data.
La sea situation It has also worsened as planned. In a few hours, the waves have gained strength throughout the xabiero coast.
Update 21:30 hours
According to official municipal sources, throughout the afternoon, the Local Police have managed about 40 incidents caused by strong gusts of wind: trees that cut access, which have fallen on vehicles, fences, scaffolding, electrical or telephone poles , containers, fences and other elements. Also the maritime storm is reaching more and more intensity and at this time the access to the First Muntanyar by Florence street has just been cut.
Civil Protection and the Red Cross have mobilized numerous volunteers and are participating in this rapid response. The mayor, José Chulvi, has been pending all the afternoon of the different incidents and has personally thanked all the work to the people who are ensuring collective security.
