CDC distributes Flood Relief Supplies along the Cuyuni River, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region 7)

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), yesterday delivered a quantity of food hampers to residents of villages along the Cuyuni River, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region 7). The areas, which consist of dwelling, farming and mining communities, have been hard hit by the current floods and persons have been forced to, at times, relocate to higher ground.

The hampers were distributed to communities such as Two Point, Aurora, Devil’s Hole, Cumang, Kurushie, Kurutuku and Quartz Stone, and residents there were elated to receive the aid. The CDC will consistently monitor all flood prone and inundated locations countrywide, meanwhile partnering with relevant stakeholders to ensure that communities are supported. Residents are urged to report any and all impacts to the National Emergency Monitoring System (NEMS) on 600-7500, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.