Paranaguá gains new center for emergency care and response
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Center (CPRE) was inaugurated this Friday and received investments of R$27 million
Portos do Paraná, the Port Authority for the Paraná port complexes, inaugurated the Emergency Preparedness, Response Center (CPRE) at the Port of Paranaguá this Friday. With a R$27 million investment to modernize its infrastructure and equipment, the CPRE replaces the former Environmental Protection Center (CPA).
According to Portos do Paraná, with the new configuration, the Center significantly expands its activities in fighting fires, oil, fuel, liquid and gaseous chemical spills, and even in rescuing animals, for example.
"We are ready to respond with the best techniques. We have a team available 24 hours a day, receiving ongoing training in emergency response," emphasized Luiz Fernando Garcia, CEO of Portos do Paraná.
Representing the governor of Paraná, Ratinho Júnior (PSD), the Secretary of Infrastructure and Logistics of Paraná, Sandro Alex, highlighted the importance of investing in port security.
"Paraná's ports are a benchmark for Brazil and the world in terms of movement, and they are currently a benchmark for safety. We have intensified investments and are now responding to new and potential incidents, which we don't want to happen, but which we are already prepared for," he said.
The CPRE brings a series of new services and equipment to replace the old Environmental Protection Center (CPA). Photo: Claudio Neves/Portos do Paraná
Structure and new equipment
One of the new pieces of equipment is a modern fire truck, like those found in the fleets of military fire departments, which works to combat chemical and oil spills.
The Fire Truck (ABT) has a capacity of 11,600 liters of water and 400 liters of Foam-Generating Liquid (FGL), commonly used to fight flames in flammable liquids. The vehicle also features a monitor cannon with a flow rate of 3,785 liters of water per minute, as well as a system that allows the use of seawater.
The building that houses the CPRE was constructed in 2016 and covers over 1,100 m². The initial objective was to contain and mitigate damage from potential oil and fuel (hydrocarbon) spills, both at sea and on land.
According to João Paulo Santana, Director of Environment at Portos do Paraná, with the increase in cargo movement at the Paranaguá complex, the public company noticed the need to address other incidents.
Other equipment was acquired, including special protective clothing for use in situations involving liquid or gaseous chemical spills. The CPRE also maintains a range of equipment designed for various types of incidents, including containment booms, absorption booms, oil skimmers, liquid storage tanks, a chemical emergency response truck, six vessels of various sizes, and other vehicles, including an ATV for traveling on the beach.
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