The organization Dominican Republic Roof activated its emergency protocol and launched a process of community mapping to identify the most affected areas.
The action is a response to the persistent rains caused by the Tropical Storm Melissawhich have left accumulations of up to 300 millimeters (12 inches) in the southwest of the country and between 150 and 200 millimeters (˜6 to 8 inches) in Greater Santo Domingo.
According to reports from the Emergency Operations Center (COE), the provinces of Barahona, Pedernales, Bahoruco, Azua, Peravia, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, Santo Domingo, the National District and Independencia are located in red alert due to the risk of floods, landslides and river flooding.
“Will in the face of emergency“
Under the slogan “Will in the face of emergency“, the entity invites citizens to report communities impacted by the rains through a form enabled in their official channels.
Rain is not the same for everyone. In every community there are families that face uncertainty with strength and organization, even when conditions put their daily lives to the test, he said. Jorge Fernandez Wintergeneral director of RD Roof.
“From Ceiling We want to be present, accompany them and act together with them so that no one is left alone in the face of emergency“, he expressed
He mapping process seeks to collect real time information on the impact of the rains and the damage recorded in different areas of the country, with the aim of coordinating joint actions together with communities, allied organizations and volunteers.
“We invite all people who know affected communities to share the information and join this solidarity network. Ceiling is active and committed to responding quickly and organizedly to the effects of the storm, together with other organizations and key actors in the emergency response“added Fernández Winter.
Input
- The organization reminds that “your report can make a difference,” and urges the population to fill out the emergency form and contact RD Roof through his official channelsto strengthen the solidarity response and reach where it is most needed.
