Cidra residents with special needs receive solar-powered batteries

The battery-solar panel units were presented to Cidra residents who previously requested the equipment through the municipality and met the criteria established by federal and state agencies.

By THE STAR STAFF

In preparation for the peak of hurricane season, Cidra Mayor Delvis Pagán Clavijo delivered 102 solar panel batteries to residents with special needs in the municipality.

The equipment distribution was made as a result of an allocation of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act program, with the goal of providing energy backup to people who depend on electrically powered medical equipment or who require specialized care.

“My team and I are committed to providing the best quality of life for our fellow citizens, especially those most in need,” the mayor said during the delivery ceremony held at Hacienda Sabanera. “Thanks to this effort, more families in Cidra can now feel at ease knowing they have a support system when the power goes out.”

The batteries, along with their respective solar panels, were presented to citizens who previously requested the equipment through the municipality and met the criteria established by federal and state agencies. The effort is part of the municipal government’s preventive strategy to protect its vulnerable population from potential power outages caused by storms.

Pagán Clavijo emphasized that the project is also part of a broader hurricane season preparation plan.

“We have already developed and have our work plan ready for this hurricane season,” he said. “We hope none hit, but if one does, our entire municipal team knows how to respond. Planning and rapid response can make all the difference in these emergencies.”