The free app sends notifications about risks of natural events and issues related to dams
The Prox app is used by Civil Defense in more than 300 municipalities in Minas Gerais. The tool is used to issue notifications to users about situations of imminent risk, such as landslides and floods in the rainy season, fires in the dry season and threats in general.
Recently, the Renova Foundation was involved in expanding and making the application viable for residents of Mariana, Barra Longa, Rio Doce and Santa Cruz do Escalvado. Between 2022 and June 2023, the institution carried out studies, mapping, population censuses and checks on nearby risk areas. Such data was essential to improve the management of the Civil Defense in cases of alert for issues related to dams in the region.
About Prox App
The tool, developed in 2002 by Cemig and the Brazilian Institute of Mining (IBRAM), is available for download in iOS and Android versions and can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the Apple Store. In case of accidents or risk situations, it is possible to click on the “ask for help” option. The tool provides contact information for the Fire Department, SAMU, Municipal Civil Defense and Military Police.
To download Prox, just access the mobile app store.