MAP OF MULTIPLE THREATS IN PARÁ: A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR ALERT AND RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF EXTREME EVENTS IN THE AMAZON

Abstract

The Amazon faces extreme natural events annually that cause unpredictable damage to populations, ecosystems, and urban and rural infrastructure. In response to this challenge, the Fire Department of the State of Pará, through the State Coordination of Civil Defense (CEDEC/CBMPA), developed the Multiple Threat Map of the State of Pará (M²A-Pará). This document uses historical data from the Brazilian Atlas of Natural Disasters and the Integrated Disaster Information System (S²ID) to map natural threats in the seven Hydrographic Regions (HRs) of the state, considering historical series from 1973 to 2024. M²A-Pará offers a strategic vision for risk management, highlighting the most vulnerable regions and prioritizing preventive and mitigation actions. The analysis of multiple threats over more than a decade allows us to identify patterns and guide proactive planning, promoting the reduction of human, material, economic, and environmental losses. This instrument also reinforces the importance of integrated civil defense planning, based on historical and georeferenced data, to ensure the safety of communities. In addition, it contributes to broader discussions on climate change and disaster management, positioning Pará as a reference in the implementation of strategies based on science and technology in the Amazon.