2023-06-27 13:42:57
The arrival of the rain triggered the need for the municipalities of La Confluencia and Alto Valle prepare for the imminent flooding of the Neuquén and Negro rivers, which will have an impact on cities. In Cipolletti are organizing evacuation centers, shelters and other resources that will make it possible to meet the basic needs of people affected by the storm.
The increase in river flow will cause damage to the banks of riverside cities. In cipolletti the municipality prepared different emergency devices to receive families who decide to be evacuated due to flooding.
From the sHuman Development Secretariatthe owner Viviana Pereira explained that there are two moments of the same event that have to do with rain.
“On Thursday the secretary began to solve the consequences of the rain. Until Sunday, 29 families were attended, for the moment the assistance is maintained in the neighborhoods through the Community Promotion Centers, ”she said. Also, they are providing care to people who are on the streets, in these cases they offer accommodation and food.
The official explained thatThe most affected neighborhoods are the northern zone and the southern zonewhich includes the neighborhoods 2 de febrero, los sauces, new neighborhood, Puente 83 and Labraña.
Parallel to the care in the neighborhoods, the secretary, together with civil protection and citizen security they began with a new operation in the riverside neighborhoods. They explained that a tour was carried out during the weekend in the area and even drones were used to assess the growth of the river.
“The difference between Saturday and Sunday was notorious. On Saturday we were in places where we might walk, but on Sunday everything was already covered by water,” explained Pereyra.
In addition, he indicated that a meeting was held with Mayor Claudio Di Tella and the Interjurisdictional Authority of the Limay, Neuquén and Negro River Basins (AIC) to discuss the phenomenon facing the region.
According to the owner, they explained that between on Tuesday and Wednesday the greatest flow of water is expected. The maximum of the river line is 600, today we are at 550, so the water has already risen in some sectors to the patios of the houses in the Labraña and Costa Norte neighborhoods”. Home flooding has yet to be reported.said the head of the municipal Human Development Secretariat.
What emergency devices did the municipality of Cipolletti prepare for the storm?
Before the arrival of the water, the municipality of Cipolletti prepared different emergency devices to meet the demands of the residents.
From the Secretary of Human Development and Community Promotion they explained that the Municipal Stadium on Calle Naciones Unidas was prepared to receive families that must be evacuated. He too club san martin located in calle Chile and Manuel Estrada provided its facilities preventively. In total there are 67 beds.
In addition, the centers are prepared with different resources, including hygiene items, food, and blankets. From the Cipolletti hospital, an assistance and protocol operation was coordinated for the people who arrive during the day.
Pereyra stated that “the pandemic gave us a framework and practice that today allows us to act immediately”
He explained that there are two instances: the self-evacuated and those that Civil Protection determines must be evacuated. Those who must evacuate must take with them a change of clothes and their documentation.
Although the centers are ready to receive the families, he explained that many do not want to leave their homes. In these cases, recommendations are provided to families that remain at home: raise mattresses and beds and disconnect electricity.
From the secretariat they requested that the community be informed with official information from the AIC or the municipality of Cipolletti. Those who require assistance can contact the number 109 or 911.
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