Eunápolis Invites Community Participation to Enhance Municipal Emergency Plan Amid Water Crisis Issues in Sergipe

The city of Eunápolis, through its Civil Defense department, has begun updating its Municipal Contingency Plan (PLANCOM) and is actively inviting residents to contribute to this process. The initiative, open from November 13 to November 23, 2025, aims to develop a comprehensive, modern plan to better prevent and respond to rainfall, flooding, and other emergencies. Community members can submit suggestions, experiences, and criticisms via a dedicated email, [email protected], fostering direct social participation. Wellington Costa, Civil Defense coordinator, stressed the vital role of local input in identifying vulnerabilities, stating, "The civil defense is only strong when the population participates. Each suggestion helps make the plan more efficient, more humane, and capable of protecting lives." This update ensures the PLANCOM reflects the real needs of Eunápolis neighborhoods and strengthens coordinated emergency responses among public agencies and the community (ID 142174).

Parallel to these efforts, serious water supply crises persist in Sergipe’s Agreste region. Deputy Georgeo Passos highlighted in a legislative session that Ribeirópolis and other municipalities face ongoing water shortages. Despite a judicial mandate requiring water companies Iguá and Deso to submit emergency plans within 30 days, concrete solutions remain pending. Two wells in the Batinga area have remained disconnected for five years due to land acquisition delays. Passos criticized Iguá for inadequate responses and noted similar water scarcity issues in Monte Alegre and Itabaiana, the latter taking proactive steps by deploying water trucks. He also expressed opposition to the introduction of Organizações Sociais in state health management, fearing further service degradation (ID 142176).

Together, these developments underscore the critical need for public engagement and effective management in addressing emergency preparedness and essential services like water supply across Brazilian municipalities.