Attention!  A state of public disaster has been declared in Porto Alegre

Attention! A state of public disaster has been declared in Porto Alegre


The Civil Protection of Porto Alegre issued a new alarm this Thursday indicating the possibility of heavy rain until next week

On Thursday night 2nd, the city hall declared a state of public disaster in Porto Alegre. The tool classifies the disaster as of great intensity (level III), taking into account the parameters established by ordinance no. 260/2022 of the Ministry of Regional Development.




In practice, the decree – based on the opinions of the municipal Foundation for Civil Protection, Social Assistance and Citizenship (Fasc) and state decree 57,596 – authorizes the administration to use all resources and volunteers to assist the population and restore services.

The Civil Protection of Porto Alegre issued a new alarm this Thursday, indicating the possibility of heavy rain which will continue until midday on Monday 6th. Emergency requests must be made by calling 199 or contacting the Fire Brigade (193).

*With PMPA information

Source: Terra

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