Hundreds of people have been evacuated from San Carlos in the last hours due to Hurricane Otto. However, there is also a strict vigilance since rivers flow is increasing.
the Municipal Emergency Commission along with the Municipality of San Carlos informed that there are 7 shelters located in Boca Tapada (274 people), Sahin Pital (20 people), Coopevega de Cutris ( 120 people), Boca Arenal de Cutris (20 people), Venecia (19 people), Santa Rosa de Pocosol (18 person) and Aguas Zarcas (this datum is being collected).
The organization also informed that other places in the canton are prepared, if necessary, they will transfer people in case of emergency.
At the moment, all roads are enabled in the region, including Zarcero-San Carlos, San Ramón-Bajo Rodríguez, Sarapiquí-Venecia, San Miguel-Vara Blanca and Río Cuarto-Bajos del Toro. However it is recommended not to use the last two routes due to their topography.
Communities of Badera and El Concho, district of Pocosol, are blocked because Pocosol river overflowed.
As for rivers, unlike Pocosol, San Carlos, Tres Amigos, Los Negritos, La Vieja, El Peje rivers, among others, have not overflowed. However, Toro Amarillo River flow is increasing.
Authorities have delivered food, 548 sleeping foams, 500 blankets, gas cylinders, portable kitchens, pots and diapers.
The community is asked to donate diapers for children as adults and sanitary napkins, which can be delivered to the Municipal Palace or to authorities from the enabled shelters.