From 2:00 PM on October 1st until the orange alert subsides, all municipal outdoor activities, as well as sports activities in municipal facilities (both indoor and outdoor), are suspended, unless special authorization is granted. Furthermore, during the red alert, which will last from 6:00 PM on October 1st until 2:00 AM on October 2nd, municipal facilities including the Municipal Coexistence Center, EPA, Nou Espai, Cemetery, Library, Municipal Market, CC El Molí, and the City Hall will remain closed.
Educational activities in the municipality's schools will also be affected, with suspension from 2:00 PM on October 1st until the end of the orange alert. The population of Benetússer is advised to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activities during these days.
Municipal Social Services will reinforce their telephone support protocol for elderly and dependent individuals living alone, and contact with the Senior Residence and Health Center will be strengthened. A preventive team of local police, civil protection, and the brigade, along with the public company Benesermu SL, will be activated to monitor potential incidents. Garbage collection will also be reinforced starting at 1:00 PM.
The council has informed the public about self-protection measures for rain and storm alerts, including advice for floods, such as checking downspouts, protecting documents and valuables, and disconnecting utilities in case of evacuation. It is also advised to avoid flood-prone areas, riverbanks, and ravines, and to use vehicles only if absolutely necessary.
In case of thunderstorms, it is recommended to avoid high places, open fields, and inadequate shelters like trees or large rocks. Staying in water or small boats is discouraged, as is proximity to metal objects. A closed car is considered a good shelter, and at home, people are asked to close doors and windows and disconnect electrical appliances.
In case of emergency, call 112. The public is asked to maintain contact with elderly or dependent neighbors and to report any incidents to the Local Police (963 96 47 47). The municipal action protocol for these alerts has been activated, and periodic announcements will be made to the population.
