Risk Management
The Valle del Cauca governorship presented its Geographic Information System for real-time disaster risk event registration across its 42 municipalities to the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (Ungrd). Ungrd director Carlos Carrillo recognized the department as the first to develop this tool autonomously. The system enables timely decisions by mayors and relief organizations.
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Huila's governor, Rodrigo Villalba, handed over six water tankers to fire departments in six municipalities to bolster risk management. The $4.356 million purchase addresses the 2023 public calamity declaration. The vehicles will enhance responses to emergencies like fires and water supply needs.