The Presidency and the 911 Emergency System has begun to air a nationwide campaign to create awareness about the damaging effects of loud music. The campaign: “Bajale un chin a esa bulla” (Lower the Noise a Little Bit) is targeted to young people who prefer their music loud.
One story line shows youths opening the trunk of a vehicle, full of speakers, so the music can be heard louder. Nearby a baby awakens, frightened and begins to cry unconsolably. The mother tries to comfort her son to no avail. The scene is part of the daily lives in many neighborhoods.
The campaign seeks to create empathy for others that have the right to enjoy the tranquility in their homes and alert as to the consequences of sonic contamination on the brain.
Since January 2015, the 911 Emergency System has been carrying out operations to counter disturbing noises.
In January of this year only, the 911 System received 9,390 noise complaints. Of these, 8,755 were complaints regarding loud music. The use of loudspeakers in residential settings of more than 60 decibels is prohibited after 7 PM.
The campaign hashtag is: #BájaleUnChinAEsaBulla
6 March 2017
