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CDC completes relief operations following windstorm

Jun 11, 2025 News

Kaieteur News – The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has successfully concluded comprehensive emergency relief operation across Regions Three, Four, and Five following a severe windstorm that impacted multiple communities on Monday, June 2.

In a press release the Department of Public Information (DPI) said the CDC had mobilised response teams immediately after the storm to conduct damage assessments and coordinate recovery efforts with regional authorities, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and local partners. The affected communities included Kaneville, Uitvlugt, Belle West (Canal No. 2), Farm Mahaicony, Hope, Melanie, Cane Grove, Bare Root areas.

CDC field officers collaborated with local officials to evaluate the extensive damage, which encompassed residential homes, public buildings, and essential community facilities. The rapid deployment of personnel and resources enabled a targeted response designed to provide immediate support to affected families and facilitate community recovery.

During the relief operation, the CDC distributed critical emergency supplies including temporary roofing materials, protective tarps, construction materials, and sanitation products to assist families in securing their homes and maintaining living conditions.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Thomas, Deputy Director General of the CDC, reflected on the operation’s success: “Our priority was to provide immediate assistance to families impacted by the windstorm. Our response teams conducted thorough field assessments, engaged directly with affected residents, and ensured the timely distribution of essential supplies to help these communities begin their recovery process.”

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