Hundreds of dislocated households along the Aruka and Koberimo rivers in Region One have received emergency relief as the government continues to strengthen its flood response.
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who is also the parliamentary representative for the region, shared hampers to residents during a two-day outreach in the Mabaruma sub-region.
A release from the Ministry of Housing said that the Deputy Mayor of Mabaruma, Carolyn Robinson; Regional Chairman, Brentnol Ashley; Regional Executive Officer, Teka Bissessar and other officials, accompanied the Minister.
A total of 542 food supply hampers and 542 sanitation packages were distributed at Wanaki, Arauru, Sacred Heart, St. Dominic’s, Koberimo, Kinchee Creek, Aruka Mouth, Smith Creek, Morawhanna and Imbotero.
The release said that the hamper distribution follows a thorough flood assessment executed by regional officials.
The Minister also complimented the local bodies for their timely interventions which has led to water receding in Smith Creek and Kumaka.
The release said that the communities will continue to be monitored as the heavy rainfall and high tides persist. Regional health officials are also monitoring communities for water borne illnesses.
The residents were also urged by the Minister to get vaccinated against COVID-19. A similar exercise was also conducted by the Minister last weekend in the Moruca sub-district, the release said.
