ABSTRACT
This article aimed to analyze the vulnerability of post-disaster sanitation, adopting as a case study the experience of Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, in January 2019. It was developed from qualitative, descriptive and exploratory research, carried out through documentary analysis and a case study, through the collection of data published on institutional websites. The analysis of the components took place after the critical reading, based on aspects relevant to the approach of the article. After assessing the material collected it was concluded that the lack of urban planning as well as the precarious investment in actions involving basic sanitation and the lack of inspection at the Córrego do Feijão dam were determining factors in the outcome of the disaster. The mining company Vale S.A. did not have an emergency plan, which could assist in the reduction of damages and in making post-disaster decisions. Sanitation measures are essential to prevent the spread of diseases and thus minimize impacts on the affected population. Disasters from mining areas underline the importance of stricter environmental policies that promote healthy and safe environments.
KEYWORDS
Disasters; Sanitation; Public policy; City planning