Civil Defense sends rain alerts via SMS to cities in the regions of Bauru, Prudente and Itapetininga

Civil Defense sends rain alerts via SMS to cities in the regions of Bauru, Prudente and Itapetininga

SMS and Cell Broadcast alerts are sent as areas of instability advance across the state of São Paulo. This Saturday (10), the notices were sent to nine municipalities in the interior.

By g1 Bauru and Marília

The Civil Defense of São Paulo issued, until 5:30 pm this Saturday (10), rain alerts for cities in the regions of Bauru, Itapetininga and Presidente Prudente.

The agency recommends that people seek safe shelter, avoid flooded areas, stay away from trees and reduce speed when driving in storms.

On Friday (9), a storm hit Cesário Lange and recorded 110 millimeters of rain in 8 hours. The storm caused damage in several areas.

Until this Saturday morning, municipal Civil Defense teams were working to remove 62 fallen trees and open highways and urban roads.

Civil Defense issues rain warning for cities in the regions of Bauru, Prudente and Itapetininga — Photo: Beatriz Jarins/g1

The Civil Defense of the State of São Paulo issued rain alerts for cities in the interior of São Paulo until 5:30 pm this Saturday (10).

In total, 24 notices were sent, 23 via SMS and one via the Cell Broadcast system. The alerts covered municipalities in the regions of Bauru, Itapetininga and Presidente Prudente.

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Among the cities that received the warnings are Assis, Maracaí, Caiabu, Dracena, Presidente Epitácio, Rancharia, Fartura, Itaporanga and Itararé.

Cell broadcast alert was sent to Presidente Prudente (SP) — Photo: Stephanie Fonseca/g1

According to the agency, during storms, the population should look for a safe place, such as closed buildings away from open areas where lightning strikes, stay away from trees and avoid flooded areas.

Additionally, being careful with strong winds and reducing speed while driving are also necessary in cases of storms.

Storm in Cesário Lange

The storm that hit Cesário Lange (SP) on Friday afternoon (9) caused the fall of 62 trees and caused damage in different parts of the city. In eight hours, the municipality recorded 110 millimeters of rain.

Civil Defense of Cesário Lange reported that three cars were hit by falling trees — Photo: Civil Defense of Cesário Lange/Reproduction

According to the municipal Civil Defense, the rain started around 4 pm on Friday. Until Saturday morning (10), 62 trees had fallen in the city.

The teams work to remove trees and clear highways, rural roads and urban roads.

How to receive alerts

To receive Civil Defense alerts via SMS, send your local zip code to 40199. In case of emergency, call the Fire Department on 193 or Civil Defense on 199.

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