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05-11-2007, 03:20 PM
President Leonel Fernandez will be in Dajabon today in order to better understand the situation in the area after strong winds caused the injuries of 36 persons and caused damage to 226 homes. Yesterday Diario Libre reported that damages were at around US$150 million. RD$30 million have been allotted for reconstruction works. Public Works Minister Freddy Perez said that by the weekend Dajabon should be getting back to normal. Along with food rations, the President's Social Plan will be handing out stoves, gas tanks, mattresses, blankets and mosquito nets to victims. As a result of the strong winds, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) is maintaining a state of alert in the Dajabon area. COE is maintaining flood warnings for many parts of the country.
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