NewsWhore
10-30-2007, 12:50 PM
After being caught off guard with the almost sudden and unexpected arrival of Tropical Storm Noel, the government is getting its act together to organize relief efforts throughout the country. Yesterday President Leonel Fernandez met with the heads of the country's emergency relief organizations to discuss strategies for delivering supplies, food and all the help necessary for people who have been affected by the storms. The President instructed the National Emergencies Commission to remain in permanent session until the situation has been stabilized.
Public Works Minister Victor Diaz Rua explained that most of the damage caused by Noel has been in the provinces of Monsenor Nouel, San Cristobal and San Jose de Ocoa, although he did add that large parts of the rest of the country had also been affected.
Public Health Minister Bautista Rojas explained that additional beds and equipment are being sent to hospitals in those locations to meet with the demand and that in each province the Epidemiological Watch System has been enacted. He also announced the launch of a campaign reminding people to ensure that water is boiled and filtered before use in order to reduce the spread of dangerous water-borne diseases.
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Public Works Minister Victor Diaz Rua explained that most of the damage caused by Noel has been in the provinces of Monsenor Nouel, San Cristobal and San Jose de Ocoa, although he did add that large parts of the rest of the country had also been affected.
Public Health Minister Bautista Rojas explained that additional beds and equipment are being sent to hospitals in those locations to meet with the demand and that in each province the Epidemiological Watch System has been enacted. He also announced the launch of a campaign reminding people to ensure that water is boiled and filtered before use in order to reduce the spread of dangerous water-borne diseases.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#4)