The Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, participated in the Sixth International Congress on Integral Risk Management and Resilience in Cities. In this event, she highlighted the importance of strengthening the responses of emergency services to ensure the safety of all residents of the capital, especially those in vulnerable situations.
Brugada Molina emphasized that one of the pillars of her administration is the decentralization of emergency services so that people living in the most remote areas receive quick and efficient attention in the event of any type of disaster. In this regard, she underscored the relevance of consolidating the Comprehensive Risk Management Center for the City and the Metropolitan Area, expanding the early warning system, and establishing community brigades for disaster prevention and civil protection.
The Secretary of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection, Myriam Urzúa Venegas, emphasized that the congress is fundamental for the exchange of ideas that contribute to strengthening local capacities and building safer and more resilient communities. She thanked the hospitality provided by the National Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City and highlighted the importance of learning and reflecting on the challenges faced by cities and communities in a complex global environment.
The event will take place from February 24 to 26 and will include keynote speeches and discussion panels with experts in the field. Brugada Molina reaffirmed the commitment to continue building public policies that address social, economic, and territorial inequalities in Mexico City, as well as the protection of the most vulnerable groups.
The Head of Government highlighted the importance of having a perspective of social justice in integral risk management, acknowledging that those most affected by disasters or critical situations are often the poorest or those living in precarious conditions. In this sense, she emphasized the need to increase the resilience of the population and advocate for national policies that promote comprehensive risk management as a means to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
