Background on Gobernador Rubén Rocha Moya
Gobernador Rubén Rocha Moya, the current governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, has demonstrated his commitment to supporting residents affected by natural disasters. His recent visit to the communities of Nuevo San Miguel, Santa Teresita, and Goros in Los Mochis following heavy rains showcases his dedication to addressing the needs of those impacted.
Visit and Aid Distribution
Accompanied by Mayor Antonio Menéndez del Llano, Gobernador Rocha Moya conducted an immediate and effective response by visiting the affected communities alongside SEBIDES and state DIF caravans. They directly delivered essential supplies such as food, blankets, mattresses, cleaning kits, and personal hygiene items to the affected families. Additionally, they provided household items like colchones (mattresses), estufas (stoves), and tanques de gas (gas tanks).
Aid Details
- Directly delivered supplies to affected families, including:
- Despensa (food packages)
- Cobijas (blankets)
- Colchonetas (mattresses)
- Kits de limpieza y aseo personal (cleaning and personal hygiene kits)
- Enseres domésticos (household items) like colchones, estufas, and tanques de gas
Census and Financial Support
Gobernador Rocha Moya emphasized the importance of understanding the extent of damages by conducting a census to determine losses and provide appropriate support. He announced that financial aid would be sent immediately in the form of efectivo (cash).
Infrastructure and Public Services
The governor directed the Secretary of Public Works, Raúl Montero, to assess priority needs in the region, such as drainage rehabilitation and laguna restoration. He also coordinated with the municipality for street cleaning and potable water delivery through tanker trucks.
Mosquito Control and Water Repairs
Mayor Antonio Menéndez del Llano committed to providing each council member with a fumigación (fumigation) equipment and accessories to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. He also informed that JAPAMA personnel was working on repairing damaged potable water pipes.
Road Damage Assessment
Gobernador Rocha Moya supervised the road leading to Jetzámuri, which suffered damage causing asfáltica (asphalt layer) breakage.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who visited the affected communities? Gobernador Rubén Rocha Moya, accompanied by Mayor Antonio Menéndez del Llano.
- What aid was provided to the affected families? Food packages, blankets, mattresses, cleaning kits, personal hygiene items, household items like mattresses, stoves, and gas tanks.
- What measures were taken to address infrastructure needs? Drainage rehabilitation, laguna restoration, street cleaning, and potable water delivery through tanker trucks.
- What steps were taken to prevent mosquito-borne diseases? Distribution of fumigation equipment and accessories to council members, along with JAPAMA’s repair work on potable water pipes.
- How were road damages assessed and addressed? Gobernador Rocha Moya supervised the road to Jetzámuri, noting the need for asphalt layer repairs.
