September 9, 2024, 9:32 AM
September 9, 2024, 9:32 AM
Although improved compared to Sunday, the Air Quality Index (ICA) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, this Monday, is very bad; it marked 271 micrograms per m3, while the previous day it was 369 micrograms per m3.
“It is recommended limit exposure to open spacesavoid any type of physical activityuse of face masks; stay indoors and, if you experience any type of illness, go to the nearest health center to receive medical attention,” advised the Municipality of Santa Cruz.
Mayor Jhonny Fernández stated that the Municipality coordinates with the Departmental Directorate of Education regarding the school work and recalled that these are carried out virtually for 48 hoursHe added that municipal nurseries will be closed during the same period, for the same reason: to protect the health of children.
In other tasks, the mayor indicated that Seven medical brigades will tour the city with doctors and medicines to reinforce the attention of the first and second level municipal medical centers. This Monday, the brigades will move to district 10 (El Bajío). In addition, Fernández said that More medicines will be purchased to ensure care for patients affected by smoke.
On the other hand, the Santa Cruz municipality will move water tankers around the city to alleviate the drought and irrigate flowerbeds and green spaces, the mayor announced.
Additionally, Fernandez reported that the Municipality will support the work being carried out in the provinces for mitigation of the forest firesA commission will be formed on Monday to carry out these tasks, which will include the transfer of personnel, equipment and medicines.
