Bahía Blanca Evacuations Due to Recent Storm

Over 1128 residents have been evacuated in Bahía Blanca following a severe storm. Emergency centers are established, and donations are being accepted to assist affected individuals.


Bahía Blanca Evacuations Due to Recent Storm

Currently, the number of evacuees amounts to 1128 in Bahía Blanca. Several evacuation centers have been established by the municipality, such as the Dow Center, V Army Corps, Maldonado Promotion Society, and others, to shelter those affected by the floods. Additionally, a section has been created on the website emergenciabahia.com to report missing persons.

A new donation reception point has also been set up at the municipal depot at Donado 910, where the community can bring non-perishable food, cleaning and hygiene products, bottled water, blankets, mattresses, bedding, towels, and pet food. Furthermore, donations are still being accepted at other designated locations.

It was reported that there will be no waste collection service today and that municipal teams will be focused on cleaning and removal tasks on public roads. There will also be no public passenger transport service during the day. During the night, federal and provincial security forces worked to ensure the protection of citizens.

Official sources indicated that municipal teams are already carrying out cleaning and assistance tasks for the affected population together with provincial agencies, the Army, and the Navy. The most affected area currently is Ingeniero White, where 850 people from General Daniel Cerri were evacuated, and many of them are already returning to their homes after the tragic storm.