The Government of Paraná confirmed this Tuesday (11) the seventh death caused by the tornadoes that hit the state on Friday (7). The victim is José Eronides de Almeida, 70 years old, resident in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, who died on Saturday (8) due to acute heart failure at the Central Health Unit. The case was classified as post-trauma stress related to the climatic event by the State Department of Health (Sesa).
In total, six deaths occurred in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu and one in Guarapuava, municipalities impacted by the phenomena.
- At least 835 people received medical treatment for injuries.
- Of these, 20 remain hospitalized in hospital units.
- Tornadoes hit three cities with winds estimated at up to 330 km/h.
The State Department of Health updated the numbers this Tuesday morning. Medical teams continue to monitor cases, focusing on the recovery of those affected.
Latest Victim Details
José Eronides de Almeida was not transferred to the regulated health system before his death. The notification came directly from the municipality of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu. Authorities classified the episode as a direct consequence of the trauma caused by the tornado.
The elderly man lived in the most affected area of the city, where structures were massively destroyed.
Situation of hospitalized patients
Twenty patients remain under observation in hospitals in the region. Eleven occupy beds in Guarapuava, six in Laranjeiras do Sul and three in Cascavel. Sesa sent medical supplies over the weekend to support care.
Resources include 16,000 items of 18 different types, such as serum, bandages and syringes. Local teams carry out continuous screening to prioritize serious cases.
The majority of those hospitalized suffered injuries due to thrown objects or structural collapse during the passage of strong winds.
Logistic support measures
The Fire Department ended the search for missing people on Sunday (9). Now, operations focus on restoring basic services. Teams remove rubble and coordinate the distribution of donations.
Copel restored 49% of the electricity grid in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu by Sunday, prioritizing health and civil defense units. Sanepar maintains water supply with generators and water trucks.
Volunteers from neighboring cities, such as Toledo, organize convoys with food, water and hygiene items for displaced families.
Rebuilding Efforts
The state government allocated R$50 million from the State Public Calamity Fund (Fecap) for works in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu. The amount allows direct transfers of up to R$50,000 per affected residence, according to the project approved by the Legislative Assembly.
The Paraná Housing Company (Cohapar) maps damage with the Regional Engineering and Agronomy Council (Crea-PR). Initially, 320 houses will be rebuilt within 90 days. Destroyed schools have already received authorization for emergency works.
The National Social Security Institute (INSS) authorizes advance assistance benefits for impacted residents.
Other victims identified
The six previous deaths include residents of different neighborhoods in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu and Guarapuava. Cases involve burials and direct impacts during the event.
Authorities carried out examinations to confirm the causes. The Scientific Police of Paraná concluded preliminary investigations, ruling out other factors.
The climate phenomenon affected 55 municipalities in the state, with more than 31 thousand people impacted in total.
Community mobilization
Donation collection points operate in 61 locations in Curitiba and other cities in Paraná. Items such as new underwear and non-perishable foods are prioritized.
Local groups in Araucária and Maringá coordinate shipments to avoid doubleications. Solidarity involves entities such as Sistema Fecomércio Sesc Senac PR, which raise additional funds.
The Ministry of Health sent the SUS National Force to reinforce the service network in the region.
