Early this Tuesday, Mayor Francisco Azcué was present at the Emergency Operations Center leading the actions being carried out in response to the rising of the Uruguay River.
On a new day with adverse weather conditions, the operation continued as planned, in a joint effort between the different areas of the Municipality of Concordia, the Armed Forces, Security Forces, Volunteer Firefighters, and intermediate entities.
Regarding evacuations, Mayor Azcué stated that as of this Tuesday, May 7, a total of 33 families have been evacuated, totaling 121 people, including adults and minors.
Of the total number of evacuated families, 18 of them, consisting of 36 adults and 23 minors, were relocated to private homes.
There are 3 families, 6 adults and 6 minors, housed at the “El Refugio” Evacuee Center in Carretera La Cruz
12 families, 26 adults and 24 minors, were housed at the Regiment facilities.
To date, 59 people have been relocated to private homes and 62 to Evacuee Centers.
After visiting the Emergency Operations Center, the Mayor traveled to the area affected by the flood where he spoke with the residents, announcing the action protocol determined for this situation, highlighting the importance of carrying out evacuations before water enters the homes.
For this reason, he emphasized that those who require assistance must call the toll-free number 103.
In addition, Azcué delivered gloves, rubber boots, and rain gear to the personnel of the Prevention and Security Directorate under the Undersecretariat of Citizen Security, who have been collaborating in the evacuations.
REPORT FROM THE SALTO GRANDE HYDROLOGY AREA
Regarding the river's behavior for the coming hours, the Hydrology area of Salto Grande, in the report issued at noon this Tuesday, informed that:
Until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, the maximum water levels will not exceed the following values:
12.20 meters at the Port of Concordia.
12.40 meters at the Port of Salto (ROU).
The reservoir level will tend towards 31 meters.
This report, which is issued daily, may be changed due to unforeseen reasons or emergencies at any time, which will be communicated.
Prefectura Salto Grande: 0345-422 6089
Prefectura Concordia: 0345-421 2404
On a new day with adverse weather conditions, the operation continued as planned, in a joint effort between the different areas of the Municipality of Concordia, the Armed Forces, Security Forces, Volunteer Firefighters, and intermediate entities.
Regarding evacuations, Mayor Azcué stated that as of this Tuesday, May 7, a total of 33 families have been evacuated, totaling 121 people, including adults and minors.
Of the total number of evacuated families, 18 of them, consisting of 36 adults and 23 minors, were relocated to private homes.
There are 3 families, 6 adults and 6 minors, housed at the “El Refugio” Evacuee Center in Carretera La Cruz
12 families, 26 adults and 24 minors, were housed at the Regiment facilities.
To date, 59 people have been relocated to private homes and 62 to Evacuee Centers.
After visiting the Emergency Operations Center, the Mayor traveled to the area affected by the flood where he spoke with the residents, announcing the action protocol determined for this situation, highlighting the importance of carrying out evacuations before water enters the homes.
For this reason, he emphasized that those who require assistance must call the toll-free number 103.
In addition, Azcué delivered gloves, rubber boots, and rain gear to the personnel of the Prevention and Security Directorate under the Undersecretariat of Citizen Security, who have been collaborating in the evacuations.
REPORT FROM THE SALTO GRANDE HYDROLOGY AREA
Regarding the river's behavior for the coming hours, the Hydrology area of Salto Grande, in the report issued at noon this Tuesday, informed that:
Until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, the maximum water levels will not exceed the following values:
12.20 meters at the Port of Concordia.
12.40 meters at the Port of Salto (ROU).
The reservoir level will tend towards 31 meters.
This report, which is issued daily, may be changed due to unforeseen reasons or emergencies at any time, which will be communicated.
Prefectura Salto Grande: 0345-422 6089
Prefectura Concordia: 0345-421 2404