Urgent need to reinforce the Civil Protection System on Brava Island after the Incident in Furna
Ilha da Brava, November 23, 2023 - After a recent fire in a residence in the town of Furna, on Ilha da Brava, questions arise about the effectiveness of the current Civil Protection system in the region. The incident was not controlled in time, exposing significant gaps in disaster and accident response capabilities on the island.
To date, information about the existence of a Civil Protection system in Brava is controversial and unclear. Local residents express concern about the lack of adequate equipment and the preparation of agents responsible for the safety of the population in emergency situations.
The fire in a house in Furna highlighted the island's vulnerability to adverse events, raising crucial questions about the Civil Protection system's ability to deal with more complex situations. If the fire had reached greater proportions or spread throughout Furna, the consequences could have been devastating.
Residents are now urging local authorities to invest in improving the Civil Protection system, demanding answers about the existence of modern equipment, adequate training for agents and effective evacuation plans in the event of imminent disasters.
The Brava City Council is being pressured to clarify the current situation of the Civil Protection system on Brava Island and to present a concrete action plan to strengthen emergency response capabilities. With the abnormal frequency of earthquakes and other natural events, the community expects immediate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all Brava residents.
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