Atmospheric conditions suggest that the El Niño event in Ecuador will be moderate. Nevertheless, as the observation protocol for the establishment of official states of alert is being developed, it is necessary to work on prevention in all areas.
It is a good sign to know that private schools are carrying out natural disaster prevention tasks that include the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, so that children and adolescents are informed about how to act.
Carlos Zapata, director of Inocar: The 1997 El Niño was strong, with quite severe and rigorous conditions. This 2023 Niño is expected to be moderate
It is of great value that tax subjects also do this. The cooperation of entities such as the fire brigade, civil protection and non-governmental organizations will certainly be appreciated, but channels must be sought to establish dates and possibilities together with the Ministry of Education and the Secretariat for Risk Management itself, which is working on protocols around the natural event.
Organization in districts, citadels and urbanizations will also avoid inconvenience. Starting with the most basic, which is keeping the ducts and sewers clean. Ask responsible companies in each city, such as Interagua or Amagua, for a calendar cleaning service and, in addition, from the community itself, educate your members to keep these outlets clean of debris, so that if the rains arrive, the possibility of flooding.
If the trend continues, the announcement of the official declaration of El Niño in Ecuador in the coming weeks is being analyzed, according to the Erfen Committee
Flood protection works are the responsibility of cantonal and provincial governments. Good luck to those who started them, and those who are waiting will have to hurry because, according to official information, the rains will start in a short time.
Regardless of whether a moderate El Niño occurs or not, prevention and timely action will prevent tragedies and material and human losses.
The advantage of timely information is that you can act, be alert and informed about safety zones, safe routes, family and institutional organization. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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