BOGOTA, Colombia - President Juan Manuel Santos urged people to evacuate their homes and the surrounding areas on Tuesday due to major floods and mudslides that have plagued the area. Dozens have been killed and thousands have abandoned their homes to try and prevent major disaster. President Santos is doing all he can to try and protect the people saying he already has plans to rebuild 1,000 homes for at-risk families. Meanwhile, more than 700 Venezuelans are staying in shelters and even some military installations to aovid danger. "The government of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez plans to take care of 10,000 displaced families while it builds more than 20,000 homes within two years..." (MSNBC).
Although these two fairly low economic regions have suffered some deaths, I think they are doing a good job in trying to prepare adn evacuate as we have covered numerous times in class. Community preparedness and awareness is a key ingredient in maintaining safety. Sometimes it is impossible for rescue squads and aid to reach the areas of major damage, but this is where local people can work together to help rescue people in the "golden hours" after a disaster strikes.
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