Chile declares preventive emergency for heavy rains in northern regions

Chile's Ministry of the Interior has declared a preventive climate emergency for the northern regions stretching from Arica to Coquimbo. This proactive measure, effective from Monday, August 10, through Sunday, August 16, anticipates the arrival of a new weather system bringing heavy rainfall to the area.

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We are anticipating the administrative and coordination procedures with different agencies for when an emergency occurs.

Minister Claudio Alvarado explained that the emergency declaration is designed to streamline administrative and coordination efforts. "We are anticipating the administrative and coordination procedures with different agencies for when an emergency occurs," Alvarado stated. He emphasized the importance of rapid response times, noting that the decree will enable the swift mobilization and deployment of necessary resources.

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Response times are important, and it is necessary to have a prompt and timely reaction to the effects that may occur, both on people and infrastructure.

The primary goal of this preventive measure is to ensure a prompt and effective response to any potential impacts on both the population and critical infrastructure. By having resources pre-positioned and administrative hurdles cleared, the government aims to mitigate damage and provide immediate assistance during the initial phase of the anticipated weather event.

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For this purpose, this decree allows us to mobilize and dispose of the necessary resources to address the first phase of the emergency.