President Jair Bolsonaro said this Wednesday (16) that the federal government should release the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) in case of calamity for workers in Petrópolis, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.
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“As is customary in these matters, we regret the deaths, but, for example, the release of the guarantee fund and the construction of emergency works to restore transitability in the region”, he said, when asked about the measures to be taken by the federal government. , according to Uol.
Bolsonaro, who is on an official trip to Russia, also cited a “special credit to assist the victims of the catastrophe of abundant water that has fallen and for the reconstruction of something”. According to him, this credit is “enough to meet that need”, and that an amount beyond the amount foreseen for the recovery cannot be requested. The president did not give more details about values or release.
The city was heavily affected by storms on Tuesday afternoon (15). Firefighters accounted for at least 67 deaths amid floods and landslides. Residents say family members are missing, but authorities still have no idea how many are missing.
The prefecture declared a state of public calamity and reported that hospital teams were reinforced to assist victims. Moderate rain is still forecast at any time in the municipality this Wednesday (16).
207 occurrences were recorded, of which 171 are due to landslides. More than 180 soldiers work in serving the population. Specialized search and rescue teams were sent to reinforce the rescue, with the support of 4×4 vehicles and boats.
Eight extra ambulances were committed to serve the region and another 10 vehicles from the State Fire Department are being sent to the city. In the morning, about 10 aircraft from the State security forces are expected to be sent to assist in the work.
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