Concern among residents of the Laguna Merín spa
In one of the last ordinary sessions of the Cerro Largo Departmental Board, the need for Laguna Merín to have a Fire Station was raised.
It is considered important to have this service not only in high season, but also throughout the year due to the stable population that inhabits the main spa of the department.
“I bring a concern, a concern from residents of Laguna Merín who raise the urgent need for the installation of a Fire Detachment initially on a seasonal basis, in the summer season between the months of November and March, a time when the risk of fires increases. Then it would be important to establish the permanence of this Detachment” express Carlos Argenzio.
“The spa is located approximately 20 kilometers from the city of Río Branco where the closest Detachment is located” illustrated the Mayor of the National Party. “This distance represents a critical factor in the event of fires or emergencies since response times can be considerably extended, putting human lives, homes, tourist facilities and the natural environment of the place at risk.” basis.
“Around 1,500 people permanently reside in Laguna Merín, a number that increases significantly during the summer season, reaching several thousand inhabitants due to its tourist and recreational nature” Argenzio said.
“This population growth increases the risk of domestic, forest and vehicle fires, as well as the need for rapid response to accidents or other emergencies. Likewise, the resort has an important tourist infrastructure including cabin complexes, camping, restaurants, shops, private homes, as well as areas of forests and vegetation that could be affected in the event of accidents.” he pointed out.
“The installation of a local Detachment would allow immediate intervention in the event of any emergency, optimizing the safety of residents and visitors, considerably reducing material and environmental damage” considered.
“Let’s not wait to regret a tragic event so that Laguna has this service” asked the Mayor of the National Party Caucus.
“For all of the above, it is understood that the creation of a Firefighters Detachment in Laguna Merín is necessary as an urgent measure to strengthen security and prevention, responding to these emergencies in this area of Cerro Largo” said.
Carlos Argenzio requested that his request be submitted to the Ministry of the Interior, specifically to the National Directorate of Firefighters, to Senator Sergio Botana, to the National Representatives for the Department, to the Municipality of Cerro Largo, to the Municipality of Laguna Merín and to the Legislation and Decentralization Commissions of the Board.
