The City Hall of Santos removed about 960 tons of sand from channel 3located on Washington Luís Avenue, after the hangover that hit the coastal region. The number was accounted for until last Tuesday (5), but the services will extend until August 15.
According to the City Hall, the action is conducted by SEPREF (Secretariat of Regional City Halls), which works daily between 7am and 4pm. The work aims improve rainwater flow and avoid floodingbesides recomposing the sidewalks of the stretch.
Os On the night of the 29th and the morning of July 30 they caused the filling of the channels 1, 2 and 3 of Santos. The various damage caused on the edge of the city caused the city to develop the project to transport this sand to channels 4, 5 and 6, in order to distribute and level.
Deassion is being carried out based on technical surveys in emergency situations such as strong periods of rain and hangover Like this.
“The Regional City Hall of the Orla and Intermediate Zone is responsible for the supervision of the actions carried out by Prodesan, which uses equipment such as Poclain, loader, backhoes and tilting trucks,” said the city.
The redistribution process can last up to two months, as it depends on weather conditions and has eight daily trips, four in the morning and four in the afternoon.
“In higher volume situations, the sand can remain on the beach for up to seven days, before it is sent to the final destination,” the authority concluded.
Winds on the coast of São Paulo
Strong winds on the morning of July 28th. The State Civil Defense was called for several occurrences, especially on the São Paulo coast. According to the corporation, the winds reached 75 km/h in Baixada Santista.
The Civil Defense reported six occurrences due to strong winds in the early hours of that day:
- Ubatuba: Falling tree on public road on Guarani Street, central region. There were no victims;
- Santos: Fall of branch over the wiring at 115 Cristiano Solano Street – Bom Retiro neighborhood. There were no victims;
- Ilhabela: Large tree fall, with a team on displacement for investigation. The ferry crossing continues to operate normally;
- Mongaguá: Falling tree on public roads and structural damage in tents located on Avenida Marina with Avenida Ambassador Pedro de Toledo, in the Center. There were no victims;
- Iguape: Two trees on the public road on Icapara Road, Morro do Pinheiro. Without victims.
*Under supervision by Carolina Figueiredo
