Residents of Los Guaricanos request urgent intervention on Sánchez Street due to drainage problems
Residents of the Los Guaricanos sector, in Santo Domingo Norte, have raised their voices to request an immediate intervention on Sánchez Street from Mayor Betty Gerónimo. The community is on high alert due to a trench that accumulates large amounts of water every time it rains, posing a constant threat to the stability of their homes.
According to the complainants, the situation has worsened following the recent downpours, leaving water stagnant for prolonged periods. This not only hinders pedestrian and vehicular traffic, but has also created a source of unsanitary conditions that affects the quality of life of those who reside in the area.
We can no longer stand the bad smell. That water stays there and when it rains more, it fills up to the brim.
Sector resident
Health concerns and potential flooding
The community has expressed deep concern regarding the health repercussions of this problem. The accumulation of stagnant water is pointed out as a potential breeding ground for diseases, a situation that is especially alarming for families with young children and elderly members.
- Imminent risk of flooding in nearby homes.
- Potential damage to household belongings due to water ingress.
- Proliferation of foul odors and sources of contamination.
- Urgent need to improve the storm drainage system.
That stagnant water brings diseases. There are children and elderly people here who have to live with this every day.
Affected neighbor
The residents reiterated their call to the municipal authorities, led by Betty Gerónimo, to conduct a technical assessment on Sánchez Street. The goal is to find a definitive solution to the drainage issue that prevents the community of Los Guaricanos from suffering irreparable material damage to their properties when future rains arrive.
