Comas: Neighbors ask for help to protect their homes from the rise of the Chillon River

Residents of the human settlement of Las Esperanzas del Valle del Chillon River in the Comas region this Wednesday, they are asking for help to protect their homes from the tributary of the Chillon River.

Due to the strength of the river’s current and the rocks it carries, even some of the prefabricated houses in the area had to be dismantled after the loss of concrete floors.

Families who do not receive assistance from the Municipality of St. commasA few years ago they built a series of retaining walls. However, at the moment the structures are under water.

Neighbors on the alert

Noemi Sias, neighbor of AA.HH. Las Esperanzas, pointed to RPP News that the inhabitants of this place are concerned and remain to look after their homes in case of possible flooding and flooding.

“We are several people who take turns on duty at night and sometimes during the day. Just like you listen to the sound of stones, this is what makes us get up so we can be alert. We have several whistles to be able to communicate with all the neighbors,” he said.

The woman indicated that they do not receive assistance from any institution to protect their homes from attack. screeching river.

“The civil defense came last night and said they were going to support us by bringing bags, but so far they have not appeared (…) we only need bags, stones and some sand to resist the river,” he said. said.

More than 100 families came to the area, according to Noemi Sias. commas set up their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic despite being aware of the risk of the place.

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