Ponta Grossa updates emergency plan and publishes shelter locations in case of disasters

The Prefeitura de Ponta Grossa published in the Official Gazette no 4749, this Wednesday (11), the update of the Contingency Plan of the Defesa Civil. The document, which is in version 57 and was updated on November 3, 2026, establishes the procedures that must be adopted by the municipality in the face of emergency situations caused by weather phenomena.

At 79 pages, the plan occupies pages 43 to 121 of the official publication and gathers information on areas considered vulnerable, criteria for attending the population, organization of response teams and places intended to welcome families who need to leave their homes.

The document does not represent the creation of a new emergency system, but the updating of the protocols used by the municipal administration to prevent risks and respond to disasters.

What situations are foreseen in the plan?

The Contingency Plan establishes measures for occurrences such as landslides, floods, floods, floods, hail, storm surges and storms.

Among the main points is the identification of so-called attention areas, regions of Ponta Grossa that have a history of occurrences related to natural disasters.

These sites receive priority monitoring from Defesa Civil, especially during periods of heavy rainfall or when severe weather events are forecast.

Although the publication does not present a complete list of streets and addresses of these areas, the document makes reference to the maps and records used by the municipal teams.

How will the priority of care be defined?

In emergency situations that affect different regions of the city, Defesa Civil should consider technical criteria to organize the service.

Among the factors evaluated are the population concentration, housing conditions, the available infrastructure and the presence of establishments that house people with greater difficulty of displacement.

Regions with large numbers of residents in vulnerable buildings, deficiencies in drainage systems or access difficulties may require priority actions.

The plan also considers the existence of schools, hospitals, host institutions and other spaces that require special care during a possible evacuation.

These criteria help guide the distribution of available teams and resources, without excluding the assessment of the severity and urgency of each occurrence.

Who coordinates actions in the event of a disaster?

The document establishes a command structure to organize the action of municipal bodies during emergency situations.

The first measures are the responsibility of the operational coordinator. In cases of greater proportion, the management may be expanded through the Disaster Management Office.

The structure brings together representatives from the areas of Works, Health, Defesa Civil and Public Security, in addition to the municipal mayor.

The objective is to ensure an integrated action among the different sectors of public administration, allowing coordinated decisions on rescues, evacuations, medical care and the reception of families.

Ponta Grossa has registered emergency shelters

Another highlight of the Contingency Plan is the relationship of spaces that can be used as temporary shelters in disaster situations.

The document presents information on service capacity and available structure, including sanitary facilities, kitchens and water reservoirs.

Among the places with the greatest capacity are:

Shelter

Expected capacity

Instituto João XXIII

1000 people

Zahira Catta Preta Mello School

300 people

Loise Foltran School

210 people

Gymnasium Jazinski

200 people

Gymnasium Stanislawczuk

200 people

Gymnasium Lourival Lima

200 people

Arthur Pina Gymnasium

200 people

Othon Mader School

180 people

The João XXIII Institute appears as the space with the greatest capacity for hosting, and can receive up to a thousand people. The site is also the only one among the shelters highlighted in the document with space forecast for animals.

The structure to receive pets is important during evacuation operations, since many families face difficulties to leave their homes when there is no possibility to take the pets.

What should the population do in case of evacuation?

The Defesa Civil guides the population to follow the official alerts and follow the determinations of the teams responsible in risk situations.

In the event that the removal of residents from a certain region is necessary, families must be referred to shelters indicated by the municipal bodies.

The existence of a space in the shelter list does not mean that it will be automatically opened during any occurrence. The use will depend on the identified need and the organization of the emergency teams.

The update of the Contingency Plan reinforces the importance of preventive planning in Ponta Grossa, especially in the face of episodes of intense rains and storms that can cause disturbances in different neighborhoods.

The full document can be consulted in the Official Gazette No. 4749 of Ponta Grossa, between pages 43 and 121.

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