The city is experiencing a climate emergency that caused evacuations and the total suspension of activities.
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The Minister of Economy, Luis "Toto" Caputo, announced this Friday that the Government of Javier Milei will allocate an economic aid of ten billion pesos to Bahía Blanca, in the context of the severe storm that affected the Buenos Aires locality in recent hours.
In a statement on X, the minister communicated the measure: "Terrible what the people of Bahía are experiencing. All our solidarity and support in this difficult moment," Caputo began saying.
"The Chief of Staff, Guillermo Francos, communicated with the mayor of Bahía Blanca who requested economic aid of 10 billion pesos to repair damages, which we have already authorized," the minister reported, and concluded: "Hopefully things improve soon!"
Las inundaciones en Bahía Blanca.
The city of Bahía Blanca, located in the province of Buenos Aires, is experiencing a climatic emergency that has caused the evacuation of many families and the total suspension of activities due to the heavy rains.
In this crisis context, from the National Security Ministry of the Government of Javier Milei confirmed this morning that they are already working to assist the victims of the storm: "The support of SINAGIR (National System for Comprehensive Risk Management) was deployed with the Federal Forces on site."
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense, led by Luis Petri, communicated that "the Armed Forces are deployed to provide assistance to the population." According to sources from the ministry, Minister Petri is in contact with the mayor Federico Susbielles and will coordinate operations with SINAGIR.
"Floods in Bahía Blanca and Punta Alta: By instruction of President Javier Milei, I communicated with Mayor Federico Susbielles to coordinate actions on the ground with the National System for Comprehensive Risk Management (SINAGIR). Through the Joint Civil Protection Command, the Armed Forces are already deployed to assist those affected," announced the Minister of Defense in a publication on X.
Las inundaciones en Bahía Blanca.
Next, Petri detailed the measures taken so far:
We transported evacuees with vehicles and boats from the Argentine Army's 603rd Command Company.
We housed families in the Argentine Army's 181st Communications Battalion.
We prepared the Puerto Belgrano Base of the Argentine Navy for greater demand.
We evacuated intensive care patients from Penna Hospital.
General Díaz, Brigade Commander, is at the COE coordinating with local authorities.
"We remain alert to the evolution of the situation to continue providing all necessary support, with our Armed Forces at the service of the community," concluded Milei's official.
