13
Jun 2024
7:28 UTC
Chile & USA Tactical: Heavy rains prompt evacuations in Chile as heat, floods prompt warnings in USA as of June 13; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates
Current Situation
- In Chile, the Servicio Nacional de Prevencion y Respuesta ante Desastres (SENAPRED) has issued multiple red alerts, the highest on a three-tier scale, on June 13, due to the threat of overflow of rivers including Rio Blanco in Curacautin, La Araucania; Rio Vergara en Tijeral in Nacimiento, Biobio and Reinaco, La Araucania; and for the Quilque estuary in Los Angeles, Biobio.
- Further, authorities ordered preventative evacuation of multiple sectors including Horcones Playa and Horcones Cordillera sectors in Arauco, Biobio on June 12 due to the overflow of Rio Lia. Additionally, on June 12, deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for educational institutions in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Santiago Metropolitan region, and O’Higgins on June 13-14 due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
- In Chile, the Servicio Nacional de Prevencion y Respuesta ante Desastres (SENAPRED) has issued multiple red alerts, the highest on a three-tier scale, on June 13, due to the threat of overflow of rivers including Rio Blanco in Curacautin, La Araucania; Rio Vergara en Tijeral in Nacimiento, Biobio and Reinaco, La Araucania; and for the Quilque estuary in Los Angeles, Biobio.
- Further, authorities ordered preventative evacuation of multiple sectors including Horcones Playa and Horcones Cordillera sectors in Arauco, Biobio on June 12 due to the overflow of Rio Lia. Additionally, on June 12, deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for educational institutions in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Santiago Metropolitan region, and O’Higgins on June 13-14 due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
- The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona and a gale warning for central sections of the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines on June 13. Separately, NWS has issued a flood warning for parts of southern Florida, including Miami-Dade County, on June 13, with prolonged heavy to excessive rainfall forecast through June 15. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties, amid warnings of the potential impact on the “operational capability of critical infrastructure,” including road networks, schools, and airports.
- The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona and a gale warning for central sections of the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines on June 13. Separately, NWS has issued a flood warning for parts of southern Florida, including Miami-Dade County, on June 13, with prolonged heavy to excessive rainfall forecast through June 15. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties, amid warnings of the potential impact on the “operational capability of critical infrastructure,” including road networks, schools, and airports.
Recommendations
Those residing or operating in the aforementioned areas of Chile and the USA on June 13-15 and in the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding weather-related risks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Chile, USA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation
- In Chile, the Servicio Nacional de Prevencion y Respuesta ante Desastres (SENAPRED) has issued multiple red alerts, the highest on a three-tier scale, on June 13, due to the threat of overflow of rivers including Rio Blanco in Curacautin, La Araucania; Rio Vergara en Tijeral in Nacimiento, Biobio and Reinaco, La Araucania; and for the Quilque estuary in Los Angeles, Biobio.
- Further, authorities ordered preventative evacuation of multiple sectors including Horcones Playa and Horcones Cordillera sectors in Arauco, Biobio on June 12 due to the overflow of Rio Lia. Additionally, on June 12, deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for educational institutions in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Santiago Metropolitan region, and O’Higgins on June 13-14 due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
- In Chile, the Servicio Nacional de Prevencion y Respuesta ante Desastres (SENAPRED) has issued multiple red alerts, the highest on a three-tier scale, on June 13, due to the threat of overflow of rivers including Rio Blanco in Curacautin, La Araucania; Rio Vergara en Tijeral in Nacimiento, Biobio and Reinaco, La Araucania; and for the Quilque estuary in Los Angeles, Biobio.
- Further, authorities ordered preventative evacuation of multiple sectors including Horcones Playa and Horcones Cordillera sectors in Arauco, Biobio on June 12 due to the overflow of Rio Lia. Additionally, on June 12, deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve announced the suspension of face-to-face classes for educational institutions in the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Santiago Metropolitan region, and O’Higgins on June 13-14 due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
- The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona and a gale warning for central sections of the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines on June 13. Separately, NWS has issued a flood warning for parts of southern Florida, including Miami-Dade County, on June 13, with prolonged heavy to excessive rainfall forecast through June 15. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties, amid warnings of the potential impact on the “operational capability of critical infrastructure,” including road networks, schools, and airports.
- The US National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona and a gale warning for central sections of the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines on June 13. Separately, NWS has issued a flood warning for parts of southern Florida, including Miami-Dade County, on June 13, with prolonged heavy to excessive rainfall forecast through June 15. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties, amid warnings of the potential impact on the “operational capability of critical infrastructure,” including road networks, schools, and airports.
Recommendations
Those residing or operating in the aforementioned areas of Chile and the USA on June 13-15 and in the coming days are advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates regarding weather-related risks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Chile, USA
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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ProtestAmericas Tactical: Left-wing groups slated to hold anti-imperialist protests in multiple cities regionwide on July 4; allot for disruptions
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CrimeChile Tactical: Hooded individuals set fire to barricades outside Universidad de Playa Ancha, Valparaiso as of 11:00 (local time) on June 27; maintain heightened vigilance
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Labor ActionChile Tactical: Unionized railway workers slated to continue nationwide strike on June 24; allot for disruptions
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TravelChile Tactical: Traffic disruptions, rail routes suspended following train collision in San Bernardo, Santiago Metropolitan region as of June 21; allot for disruptions