President of Brava City Council reassures the population and said he is aware of the impact of rain on the island
Brava, September 8, 2023 - The Mayor of Brava, Francisco Tavares, in a message to Bravanews wanted to inform the population about the impacts of recent rains on Brava island. According to the President, the intense rains that hit the region caused road closures and some flooding in the area.
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President Tavares explained that significant rainfall over the past few days has resulted in several road closures, making some areas difficult to access. Furthermore, some homes were affected by the floods, causing concern among residents.
However, the President emphasized that local authorities and emergency services are aware of the situation and that clean-up teams are working around the clock to re-establish access to affected areas and help affected families deal with the damage caused by the floods, including that only the town of Faja D'Agua has not yet had vehicle access, released.
President Francisco Tavares expressed his solidarity with those affected, lamenting the material losses. He stated: "At this difficult time, we are united as a community and are doing everything we can to support those who have been affected by these adverse weather conditions. Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all our citizens."
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and ask the public to remain vigilant and follow instructions from authorities. Additional measures are being implemented to minimize the impacts of the rains, including the distribution of humanitarian aid resources to affected families.
As the island of Brava faces the challenges of these extreme weather conditions, community solidarity and support are crucial to help recover affected areas and rebuild the lives of those affected by this tragedy.