The Juiz de Fora City Hall has initiated a funeral assistance program aimed at supporting families of victims who lost their lives due to the heavy rainfall in the city on Monday, the 25th. The specific monetary values of the assistance have not been disclosed, but guidelines have been provided for accessing the aid. Families can contact the Municipal Cemetery team either by phone or in person, where they need to present identification and the death certificate of their deceased relative to qualify for the assistance.

The severe storms resulted in significant destruction, leading to dozens of deaths, numerous missing persons, and thousands displaced from their homes. As of Wednesday, local firefighters have commenced their second day of search operations for the missing individuals in Juiz de Fora. The aftermath of the storm has been devastating, with nearly 800 emergency calls reported, primarily involving landslides, threats of landslides, and flooding. Many residents are also facing power outages, contributing to the challenging situation.

Among the victims of the disaster are students and a teacher, highlighting the human tragedy exacerbated by this climatic event. The local government’s response, including the establishment of funeral assistance, underscores the serious toll the calamity has taken on the community, as it begins to cope with the aftermath and support those grieving their loss.