Sunday, the de facto President Jocelerme Privert, expressed concern about the recent floods in 4 departments, caused by torrential rains in the night from Saturday 5 to Sunday, November 6, 2016 and particularly in the city of Cap-Haitien where most streets of downtown and surrounding areas are under water. Furthermore he regrets the loss of life and enormous damage in plantations https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19150-haiti-flash-new-floods-10-victims-4-departments-affected.html

In order to provide assistance as soon as possible to the people of the Great North, the Ministry of Public Works is working to restore circulation while the Civil Protection Directorate (DPC) continues damage assessment in the various affected regions.

Moreover, according Jocelerme Privert funds to meet the initial emergency is available at the Departmental Directorate of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Head of State took the opportunity to invite local residents to be cautious, urging them to evacuate areas at risk, to suspend maritime activities, avoid crossing rivers and especially stay tuned for safety instructions.

For his part, François Anick Joseph, Minister of Interior and Territorial Communities, presents its sympathies to the relatives and friends of the victims and all those affected by these painful events. The Ministry called the Departmental Delegates and Mayors to accompany members of the DPC in its relief efforts and needs. They are asked to redouble their commitment with the population and to use all the administrative mechanisms available to them, including emergency funds, in order to properly assist the victims.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19150-haiti-flash-new-floods-10-victims-4-departments-affected.html

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