Protección Civil
Lifeguards Receive Pool Certification in PV¡Nuevo!
This certification is a joint effort between the Hotel and Motel Association and the Civil Protection Department The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection Department offered the Ocean and Pool Lifeguard Certification Course in collaboration with the Puerto Vallarta Hotel and Motel Association. During this course, participants reinforced and updated their knowledge of aquatic safety, rescue techniques, […]
Red Flag Remains in Effect at Playa Holly Due to Wildlife¡Nuevo!
Four other beaches are under yellow flag, swimming caution is advised The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection and Fire Department reported the current flag status at beaches with lifeguards. According to their announcement, four beaches are flying yellow flags, while one has raised a red flag due to the presence of harmful wildlife. 🟡 Palmares Beach🟡 […]
Red flag flies at Camarones beach
Three other beaches are under yellow flag, waves reach one meter high, extreme caution is advised The Civil Protection Department reported beach conditions in Puerto Vallarta: one beach is under a red flag, while three others are under a yellow flag. ⚠️ Yellow Flag 🟡 Playa Palmares🟡 Playa Los Muertos🟡 Playa de Oro 🚨 Red […]
Red flags fly at two beaches in PV
Burros and Camarones (south side) beaches have just raised red flag, as five other fly yellow ones The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection Department reported in its latest beach conditions report that the red flag has been raised at Burros and Camarones (south side) beaches, which means swimming is prohibited. Meanwhile, yellow flags fly at other […]
Yellow flag raised at seven beaches in PV
Holly Beach and Burros beach have just raised yellow flag, updating the current number of seven beaches under vigilance, informed Civil Protection The Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection Department reported in its latest beach conditions report that the yellow flag has been raised at Holly Beach. This brings the total number of beaches in the municipality […]
Fire Breaks Out at El Gavilán Landfill
Firefighters and civil protection teams have arrived at the scene to control the situation This morning, a large fire broke out in the tire area of the El Gavilán municipal landfill, causing a large plume of smoke visible from various points in the city. Firefighters and civil protection teams have arrived at the scene, where […]
Five beaches raised yellow flag
Visitors are advised to follow civil protection instructions due to the current risks of swimming in these areas In its most recent beach conditions report, the Puerto Vallarta Civil Protection Department reported that yellow flags are raised at five beaches in town: Playa de Oro Los Camarones Muertos Conchas Chinas Palmares Visitors are advised to […]
Clean-up Day Held in Canal in Valentín Gómez Farías Neighborhood
Two tons of waste were collected at the site, preventing them to reach the sea A clean-up day was carried out in the canal of the Valentín Gómez Farías neighborhood, near the intersection of Agustín Melgar and Margarita Maza streets, with the goal of protecting Puerto Vallarta's beaches. The activity was organized by the municipal […]
Firefighters Extinguish Fire at Garbage Dump on the Banks of the Mascota River
The incident occurred in the Getzamaní neighborhood. Plastic, tires, and trash caused the fire Firefighters and Civil Protection personnel from Puerto Vallarta responded to a garbage fire on the banks of the Mascota River, near the Getzamaní neighborhood, in an area approximately 5x10 meters. The smoke caused discomfort among residents, so firefighters controlled and cooled […]
Apartment Fire in La Aurora
The fire was partially controlled by neighbors while firefighters arrived A room in a ground-floor apartment in a building in La Aurora caught fire yesterday, prompting a response from the fire department. Neighbors had already partially controlled the flames. Upon arrival, firefighters preemptively evacuated the residents and carried out control, cooling, and hazard mitigation operations.