Civil Defense closes seven houses after structural risk in Teresópolis neighborhood

Civil Defense closes seven properties in Teresópolis Seven residences were preventively closed by Civil Defense in the Beira Linha neighborhood, in Teresópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio. The measure was adopted after residents reported noise and movement in the structures of the houses, which showed signs of compromise. Civil Defense was called on Thursday night (13) and carried out a first inspection of the area. Between Thursday night and Friday morning (14), the seven properties were closed as a precaution. The families left their homes and were temporarily welcomed by friends and relatives. The site was also isolated by teams. There was no collapse and no injuries were reported. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. This Friday morning, Civil Defense technicians returned to the neighborhood for a new assessment. The action was monitored by professionals from the municipal departments of Social Assistance and Public Works and Services. According to Civil Defense, a preliminary analysis indicates that the compromise of the structures may be related to the characteristics of the materials used in the constructions and the proximity of the properties to a watercourse in the region. Residents who needed to leave their homes were instructed to contact the Social Assistance Reference Center (Cras) and request the benefit of social rent, according to the criteria established by the municipal program. The Secretary of Civil Defense of Teresópolis, Lieutenant Colonel Mariana Antunes, informed that the agency continues to monitor the situation and provide support to the affected families. "We will carry out two inspections per day in Beira Linha, evaluating the closed properties and also those around them. We ask for attention from residents, especially during this rainy season. When noticing any sign of structural damage or other risk situation, the advice is to call Civil Defense by calling 199", he stated. Residents left their homes and were advised to request social rent SL Notícias Tere Concessionaire rules out link between work and damage After the start of work by Águas da Imperatriz, the concessionaire responsible for water and sewage services, in an area close to the neighborhood, residents raised the possibility that the damage observed in the properties was related to interventions in the network. To g1, Águas da Imperatriz denied any link between the work and the situation recorded in Beira Linha. According to the concessionaire, the closed residences are located at a considerable distance from the collection networks and interceptors implemented by the company, which would rule out a relationship between the services performed and the problems identified in the structures of the properties. READ ALSO: Address linked to Claudio Castro and target of PF operation is in a high-end condominium in Petrópolis VIDEO: Runaway truck hits school bus with students in São José do Vale do Rio Preto Racial literacy and black memory are meeting themes in Teresópolis