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Rio enters the attention stage due to rain. See recommended care for the population
Published on 22/09/2020 - 08:45 | Updated on 22/09/2020 - 11:06
COR monitors rain in the city. Photo: reproduction The Rio City Hall Operations Center informs that the municipality has entered into ATTENTION STAGE at 8:15 a.m. this Tuesday, September 22, as sirens were activated in the Rocinha community due to the 09-hour accumulation of rain. In addition, according to Alerta Rio, at this moment, the rain nucleus remains stationary in the Tijuca Massif, but is gradually starting to lose intensity. The forecast continues for moderate to heavy rain, with moderate to strong winds, throughout this Tuesday.
O Attention Stage is the third level on a scale of five and means that one or more occurrences are already impacting the municipality, affecting the routine of part of the population.
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The city hall recommends that the population take the following preventive actions:
– Avoid traveling between this afternoon and tomorrow morning;
– Do not travel through areas most affected by rain;
– Avoid areas subject to flooding and/or landslides;
– Do not force vehicles to pass through areas that appear to be flooded;
– In cases of strong winds and/or rain with electrical discharges, avoid staying near trees or in open areas;
– In flooded areas, avoid direct contact with posts or equipment that may be energized;
– Avoid contact with flood water. The water may be contaminated and pose a health risk;
– Check your home for signs of cracks. If you notice cracks or shaking in the structure, call Civil Defense on 199 and avoid staying at home;
– Residents of high-risk areas need to pay attention to audio alerts. The activation of sirens indicates a risk of landslides. People should go to the support points established by the Municipal Civil Defense. The locations are informed by dialing 199;
– Pay attention to information released by the media and on COR’s social media;
– If necessary, use the emergency telephone numbers 193 (Fire Department) and 199 (Civil Defense).
Remembering that the municipality was already in the Attention Stage since September 1st, in light of Phase 6A of the process of resuming economic activities announced by the City of Rio.
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