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Benidorm avoids major damage after high winds thanks to preventative tree maintenance

Benidorm / 3 February 202

Benidorm has emerged from a recent episode of severe weather with no major incidents, despite wind gusts occasionally exceeding 100 km/h during an orange alert, the city council said.

The councillor for Parks and Gardens, José Ramón González de Zárate, said that only two palm trees and one jacaranda had to be removed from public roads and parks, out of more than 30,000 trees located across the municipality.

According to González de Zárate, the limited impact of the storm was largely due to preventative work carried out throughout the year, including regular pruning and maintenance performed by the concessionary company under the supervision of municipal technicians.

“Despite wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h, we recorded only three significant incidents on public roads,” the councillor said. The affected trees were located on Paseo de Colón, in Elche Park and on Francia Street, and were removed as a precaution after being identified as posing a potential risk.Benidorm avoids major damage after high winds thanks to preventative tree maintenance

In addition to these incidents, several fallen branches were reported, although none caused serious damage or injuries. Some incidents also occurred on private properties and residential areas, where municipal services assisted the Local Police and Fire Department in securing affected areas and removing debris from public spaces.

González de Zárate thanked emergency services for their coordination during the episode, including the temporary closure and monitoring of parks to ensure public safety. He said the outcome demonstrated the effectiveness of ongoing maintenance policies in reducing risks associated with extreme weather events.

“With almost 32,000 trees in public streets and parks, the fact that we had only three noteworthy incidents shows that year-round preventative maintenance is delivering results,” he added.

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