The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday established three shelters in Region 10 to provide accommodation to residents affected by flooding.
Twelve persons including eight children are currently being housed at the Kwakwani Primary School, while six persons including five children are being accommodated at the Kwakwani Secondary School Hostel.
CDC’s Preparedness and Response Manager, Major Salim October said the shelters set up at the Aroaima Nursery and Secondary Schools are not yet occupied.
Major October is currently leading a team including Executive Members of the Landersville Community Development Council to evacuate affected residents.
The shelter at the Kwakwani Secondary School Hostel was established by the Region 10 Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) while the others were set up by the CDC which deals with the overall effort to support those affected.
The CDC, the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), and the Ministry of Public Works, have also distributed hampers to affected residents.
