Almost 1,800 residents live in areas under the attention of the Civil Defense in PG; find out which ones

The Defesa Civil in Ponta Grossa maintains 11 mapped care areas in the municipality, covering 406 residences and approximately 1,789 residents. The work involves preventive monitoring, surveys, use of drones and integrated actions with other municipal secretariats to reduce the impacts of storms, floods and landslides.

In an interview with BnT News, the coordinator of Defesa Civil, Elinton Rodrigo Krambeck, explained that the classification does not mean that all these regions are at imminent risk or that residences are prohibited.

According to him, they are places considered more susceptible to occurrences related to climatic conditions, especially during periods of intense rainfall.

“These are areas that we call areas of attention within our contingency plan,” the coordinator explained.

Ponta Grossa has four areas of attention for landslides and seven for floods

Of the 11 areas included in the Municipal Contingency Plan, four are classified by the possibility of landslides and seven by the susceptibility to flooding.

Among the locations mentioned by the coordinator are Boa Vista, DER, Olarias, Ronda, Santo Antônio, Vila Narita, Vila Cipa, Vila Lina, Vila Margarida and Vila Liane.

In the Ronda region, two areas receive attention, including a slope where a landslide occurred in September. After the episode, Defesa Civil re-mapped the nearby residences and included the stretch between the locations that need preventive follow-up.

Krambeck stressed that the mapping is updated annually and may undergo changes according to the conditions observed by the technical teams.

An example is a region close to Lake Olarias, which has ceased to integrate the relation of areas of attention after changes in the conditions of flow of water.

Drones and surveys help to identify problems

The work of Defesa Civil is not limited to emergency care. The teams carry out surveys requested by the residents and also make preventive inspections in places considered more vulnerable.

The use of drones allows to observe slopes, waterways and difficult access points, assisting in the identification of situations that may represent future problems.

According to the coordinator, the teams also often find garbage accumulation in streams, a situation that can hinder the flow of water and contribute to flooding.

When cleaning, maintenance or structural intervention needs are identified, the information is forwarded to the responsible sectors of the City Hall.

Defesa Civil intensifies preparation for rainy periods

The possibility of more intense rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon is also part of the municipal preventive planning.

According to Krambeck, Defesa Civil develops actions in conjunction with the municipal secretariats of Meio Ambiente and of Public Services.

Among the works are the identification of vulnerable points, the attention to the conditions of the streams and the referral of demands related to the cleaning of wolf mouths and gutters.

The coordinator stressed that the participation of residents is essential to minimize damage. Cleaning gutters and the correct disposal of waste, for example, help avoid problems during storms.

Schools receive guidance on safety

Another front of action of Defesa Civil in Ponta Grossa is the educational work carried out in schools.

Teams of the body promote lectures on first aid, accident prevention and protection procedures during extreme weather events.

Among the contents presented are techniques of degassing, guidelines on how to act during storms and safety measures for children.

The activities are mainly aimed at municipal schools, but also serve state institutions that request the participation of Defesa Civil.

The aim is to broaden knowledge on prevention and prepare the school community to respond more safely to emergency situations.

How to drive the Defesa Civil in Ponta Grossa

During the interview, the coordinator also explained how the care of the population works, especially in cases of flashing and damage caused by hail.

In situations of greater severity, the Defesa Civil works in conjunction with the Fire Department, including in the distribution of tarps to affected families.

When the resident does not have travel conditions, the teams can perform the service directly in the residence, as needed.

Emergency contacts:

Defesa Civil de Ponta Grossa: (42) 3220-1030

Administrative telephone answering: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm

Fire Department: 193, for emergencies

The coordinator pointed out that although the administrative telephone has hours of operation, Defesa Civil maintains operational service during the 24 hours, through the activation of emergency teams.

The guidance is that residents communicate signs of instability on slopes, recurrent flooding, obstructions of water courses and other situations that may compromise the safety of families.

The continuous monitoring, combined with the prevention and participation of the population, is considered essential to reduce the impacts of climate events in Ponta Grossa.

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