Over 25,000 households across 300 communities affected by flooding – CDC
Additional flood relief supplies from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) for the Regional Democratic Councils of Regions Two and Three for distribution (CDC photos)
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) said that since May 18 it has received reports of over 25,000 households in more than 300 communities across the country being impacted by flooding.
On Monday, the Commission noted that it is working with stakeholders including Central Government, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils, Regional Democratic Councils, the Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organisations to provide food, cleaning supplies and shelter to flood-affected residents.
All regions across the country have been affected by flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Kwakwani in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) is one of the most impacted community with a total of 90 residents evacuated to shelters being managed by the CDC. The Aroaima Nursery and Primary Schools currently accommodate 36 residents, with 33 at Kwakwani Primary School, 7 at Kwakwani Secondary School Hostel and 42 at Hururu Day Care Centre.
Earlier this month, President Dr Irfaan Ali assessed severely affected communities along the Upper Berbice River in Region 10 including Lamp Island, Kwakwani, Bamboo Landing, Hururu Mission and Landern’s Ville where he assured residents whose homes and farmlands are under water that the Government and stakeholders including the CDC will ensure that they receive water, food and health supplies.
Volunteers and staff of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Reserve Officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) packing flood relief hampers
To date, the CDC has dispatched 2250 food hampers and 2000 cleaning hampers to support affected residents in the region. This is in addition to hampers distributed through local organs and Central Government.
During visits by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, a total of 1200 food and cleaning hampers were distributed to residents in areas including Rockstone, Coomacka, Spikeland, Old England, Three Friends, Malali, Nottinghamshire, Muritaro and Kara Kara.
Additional supplies for distribution to flood-affected residents in Region 7 communities
The Human Services and Social Security Ministry also distributed personal care and hygiene packages for babies, women and girls, and the elderly.
Monitoring of water-borne diseases continue by the Health Ministry, which has already dispatched a team to conduct assessments and provide medical supplies.
