# Loíza residents report unfulfilled coastal protection promises amid surf threats

Loíza, Puerto Rico residents denounce delayed coastal erosion protection works by authorities.

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Residents of Parcelas Suárez in Loíza stated on Thursday that promised coastal protection works have not been completed amid ongoing heavy surf threats. [^1]

Alexis Correa stated Loíza residents fear bedridden elderly residents will need to be evacuated during repair works. [^2] Coastal erosion has progressed to impact residential communities in Loíza. [^3] DRNA secretary Waldemar Quiles announced in January that geotextile sand structures would be installed to mitigate coastal erosion in Parcelas Suárez. [^4]

Materials for the planned coastal protection structures were purchased, but construction work never commenced. [^5] The United States Army Corps of Engineers ordered dredging work halted in July and required an additional permit for the coastal structures. [^6] Parcelas Suárez community leader Alexis Correa stated project plans are now being adjusted after official site visits. [^7]

The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources approved a stone revetment erosion mitigation project on 14 October. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Residents of Parcelas Suárez in Loíza stated on Thursday that promised coastal protection works have not been completed amid ongoing heavy surf threats. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
2. Alexis Correa stated Loíza residents fear bedridden elderly residents will need to be evacuated during repair works. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. Coastal erosion has progressed to impact residential communities in Loíza. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. DRNA secretary Waldemar Quiles announced in January that geotextile sand structures would be installed to mitigate coastal erosion in Parcelas Suárez. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
5. Materials for the planned coastal protection structures were purchased, but construction work never commenced. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. The United States Army Corps of Engineers ordered dredging work halted in July and required an additional permit for the coastal structures. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. Parcelas Suárez community leader Alexis Correa stated project plans are now being adjusted after official site visits. (WAPA.TV, News)
8. The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources approved a stone revetment erosion mitigation project on 14 October. (WAPA.TV, News)

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