Brasilia Declares Emergency in 10 Cities Amid Disasters

Strategic Insights -

The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development in Brasilia has recognized a state of emergency in 10 cities affected by disasters across eight states. The municipalities experiencing extreme weather conditions include Monte Santo in Bahia, Umbuzeiro in Paraiba, and Ibirajuba and Casinhas in Pernambuco, which are facing drought. Meanwhile, Santa Isabel do Rio Negro in Amazonas has seen flooding, while Itaperuna in Rio de Janeiro has been hit by a viral infectious disease outbreak. Hail and heavy rain have also affected Itacolomi in Parana and Mata in Rio Grande do Sul, respectively. Cities with federal recognition can now request resources for civil defense actions, including purchasing food, water, and other essential goods.

Key Takeaways:

  • 10 cities in 8 states have been recognized as being in a state of emergency due to disasters such as drought, flooding, viral outbreaks, and hail.
  • The cities experiencing drought are Monte Santo in Bahia, Umbuzeiro in Paraiba, Ibirajuba and Casinhas in Pernambuco, Currais Novos and Caico in Rio Grande do Norte.
  • The city of Santa Isabel do Rio Negro in Amazonas has experienced flooding, while Itaperuna in Rio de Janeiro has been hit by a viral infectious disease outbreak.
  • Itacolomi in Parana and Mata in Rio Grande do Sul have been affected by hail and heavy rain, respectively.
  • The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development has made resources available to cities in a state of emergency to support civil defense actions.
  • Municipalities can request resources through the Integrated Disaster Information System (S2iD) and receive an ordinance for the amount to be released upon approval.

Statistics:

  • 10 cities in 8 states have been recognized as being in a state of emergency.
  • 3 cities - Monte Santo, Umbuzeiro, and Ibirajuba and Casinhas - are experiencing drought.
  • 2 cities - Currais Novos and Caico - are experiencing drought in Rio Grande do Norte.
  • 1 city - Santa Isabel do Rio Negro - has experienced flooding in Amazonas.
  • 2 cities - Itaperuna and Itacolomi - have been affected by a viral outbreak and hail, respectively.
  • 1 city - Mata - has been hit by heavy rain in Rio Grande do Sul.

Sources:

  • Ministerio da Integracao e Desenvolvimento Regional (MIDR)