The Presidential Delegation of the Metropolitan Region (RM) decreed an environmental alert in the RM for this Tuesday, July 19. The measure contemplates a series of restrictions to avoid worsening the quality of the air.
“Poor ventilation conditions continue in the Santiago basin, so this Tuesday, 07/19, there will be an environmental alert in the RM,” the Presidential Delegation said on its Twitter account.
#GEC_RM | Poor ventilation conditions continue in the Stgo basin, so this Tuesday 07/19 there will be an Environmental Alert in the RM.
Firewood heaters prohibited throughout the RM
Agricultural burning prohibited
https://t.co/qmTozB3nDn pic.twitter.com/ZRCHNau2do— Metropolitan Regional Presidential Delegation (@DPR_RM) July 18, 2022
restrictions
Among the restrictions established by the measure are the following:
- Firewood heaters for residential use and other derivatives of wood, except pellet heaters, are prohibited throughout the RM.
- Intensification of inspection and street washing and vacuuming program.
In addition, the vehicle restriction calendar continues to apply, which applies from Monday, May 2 in the Américo Vespucio ring road in Greater Santiago.
According to the calendar, for this Monday vehicles (cars, station wagons and the like) with a green seal (catalytic) and registered before September 2011, whose license plates end in 2-3, will not be able to circulate. In turn, there is a restriction for vehicles without a green seal with license plates ending in 4-5-6-7.
