In an operation in El Oro, water and food were delivered to families affected by the winter season

In an operation in El Oro, water and food were delivered to families affected by the winter season

An inspection overflight was carried out between the Pasaje and Chilla cantons to assess the situation and coordinate actions due to the effects of the rains, landslides and overflow of a stream, which occurred on March 13 in that area.

This situation caused an undermining and the collapse of a third order road. There were several houses affected in different sectors.

Affected homes and roads closed due to the effects of rains in three cantons of El Oro

Personnel from the provincial Emergency Operations Committee (COE), the technical team of the National Risk and Emergency Management Service (SNGRE) and the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) carried out the overflight and identified 21 affected homes, as well as 18 families, 4 affected families in welcoming homes and 100 meters of road affected.

The Prefecture of El Oro carried out cleaning and complementary work on that site; while basic services such as electricity and drinking water were restored and at the moment the road in the Carabota sector is partially enabled.

SNGRE personnel indicated that they continue to monitor the different dangerous events that occur throughout the country due to the rainy season.

He added that the recommendations in these situations are to avoid walking near rivers and streams, not leaving children, people with disabilities and older adults alone.

They also indicated that if the river begins to rise, you have to evacuate and go to safe areas.

And have an emergency backpack ready, in case you have to evacuate. In addition to being informed by official sources. (I)

Source: Eluniverso

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