The Dominican Red Cross presented this Friday the update number seven about the effects of front system that impacted the northern and northeastern regions of the country, causing severe flooding and affecting thousands of families.
Although he Emergency Operations Center (COE) has discontinued alert levels following improved weather conditions, communities are still facing the consequences.
Through a press release, it reported that more than 16,120 people were displaced, 3,224 homes were affected and at least 1,274,237 people were temporarily without access to drinking water due to the interruption of aqueduct systems.
Most impacted provinces
He pointed out that the provinces of Maria Trinidad SanchezEspaillat and Puerto Plata They are among the most impacted. In naguaten communities remain cut off and more than 1,124 homes were flooded.
- In Puerto Plata are reported close to 1,500 homes affectedwhile in Gaspar Hernandez interventions continue in sectors such as The CaymanVilla Hermosa, Villa Magante and the city center.
In response, he indicated that more than 560 volunteers have been activated on the ground, developing damage assessments and needs analysis (EDAN), cleaning and sanitation days, psychosocial support and direct assistance to families.
He added: “Since Headquarters the shipment of 500 hygiene kits family, of which 114 have already been delivered in the community of The Caymanas part of a prioritized distribution based on identified needs.”
- Likewise, he said that the National Crisis Management Room to give permanent monitoring to the evolution of the situation and coordinate actions with authorities and teams on the ground.
