With an investment of R $ 1.3 million, equipment serves to alert population and prevent impacts caused by disasters such as landslides in vulnerable regions
Last Saturday (10), the city of located in the metropolitan region of, was equipped with a new alert siren for risk areas, provided by the state government. This installation is part of a comprehensive initiative to prevent tragedies in places prone to landslides, a frequent problem in the region. During the installation event, the He was present to simulate the operation of the sirens and train the local population. The goal is to instruct residents on how to proceed in case of sound alert, guiding them to evacuate their homes due to the imminent risk of collapse.
The implementation of warning sirens is not limited to Francisco Morato. Other cities in Greater São Paulo, which face similar challenges, were also contemplated with the installation of these security devices. In 2025, the city of Ferraz de Vasconcelos received the equipment, while Franco da Rocha benefited in 2024. Sirens are designed specifically for areas subject to landslides or landslides. In addition, the São Paulo government is installing another type of siren designed to measure river level and alert to possible floods, thus expanding the safety network.
Cities like Capivari and São Luís do Paraitinga already have these river monitoring sirens, which aim to prevent disasters caused by large floods. It is expected that the installation of these devices will continue, as part of a joint effort by the state government and the Civil Defense to increase the safety of populations in risk areas. This effort aims not only to protect lives, but also to reduce the material damage caused by natural disasters.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
