Army Aviation Command soldiers from Taubaté are providing support in Juiz de Fora in response to the impacts of heavy rains that struck the municipality and surrounding areas.
Soldiers from the Army Aviation Command of Taubaté are actively involved in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, providing assistance to authorities dealing with the aftermath of severe rains that led to flooding and landslides. The heavy rains occurred last Tuesday, resulting in significant damage across the area, with reports confirming 47 fatalities due to the weather event. The deployment of military resources underscores the urgency of the situation in helping affected communities recover.
A Panther helicopter was utilized to transport a delegation from the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development as part of a reconnaissance mission to assess the damages caused by the storms. The operation, initially planned as an internal training exercise dubbed Operation Atena, saw the 2nd Aviation Battalion already stationed in Juiz de Fora ready to pivot towards humanitarian efforts once the natural disaster struck. This highlights the dual role the military plays in both preparedness training and emergency response.
