The manager regretted what happened and said that humanitarian aid from Belo Horizonte is already on its way to the affected cities
The governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema (Novo), commented this Tuesday (24) on the rain situation in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Ubá. The governor, together with his deputy, Mateus Simões (PSD), said that early in the morning he called Civil Defense Colonel Rezende to make all possible efforts to save as many people as possible.
He stated that the Aid is being directed to areas that need it most and that the governors of the South and Southeast regions contacted the Minas Gerais government and made themselves available for any necessary assistance.
The manager regretted what happened and said that the Humanitarian aid is already on the way. “Trucks are already leaving Belo Horizonte with hygiene and cleaning kits to serve the homeless and homeless,” he informed.
Damage containment
Zema reported that the state’s energy company accounted for 22 thousand people without electricity, but they have gradually been restored and in the next few hours 4 thousand people will have the electrical system in full operation.
The governor also confirmed support in relation to basic sanitation in affected cities. “The sanitation company, Copaza, which does not operate in Juiz de Fora, has already offered to help with whatever is necessary to avoid any lack of water in this current situation, which is already serious”, commented the governor.
Simões reported that machinery, such as excavators and backhoes, were donated to the city of Ubá, which requested the equipment to assist in searching and unblocking areas in the city.
In addition, the Regional Engineering and Agronomy Council (Crea) also sent professionals to assess the risk on slopes, as more rain is still forecast.
Weather alert on phones
The lieutenant governor also made a point of highlight the importance of climate emergency alert sent to all cell phones in the city. “This alert cannot be taken as just a warning, an SMS or a weather forecast, it demands immediate action. People who are in hillside areas need to leave their homes immediately”, emphasized Simões.
The state Civil Police also sent a victim identification task force to speed up searches. Zema said that as soon as someone is rescued, they are therefore identified. “Every possible effort is being made and will continue to be made”, concluded the Minas Gerais governor.
