Makhlouf, Grandi discuss response plan to counter the effects of the earthquake
Engineer Hussein Makhlouf, Minister of Local Administration and Environment and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Relief, discussed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and his accompanying delegation ways of providing support and assistance by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to counter the effects of the earthquake, which resulted in human and material losses and damaged infrastructure and various facilities and development sectors in the affected governorates.
Minister Makhlouf indicated that the measures taken to counter the effects of the earthquake focused initially on rescue, removal of rubble, provision of health services and shelter, while the structural condition of the damaged buildings is being assessed through engineering teams to take the necessary action according to the condition of each building, indicating that the biggest challenge is securing alternative housing for those affected.
Minister Makhlouf expressed his hope to expand the circle of support provided by the Commission in these circumstances, especially shelter projects, rehabilitate the homes of the affected, infrastructure and the support for livelihoods, thanking the Commission for its urgent response to provide support in the affected governorates. He stressed the continuation of coordination with all partners, including the contribution to setting a joint work program that achieves tangible results.
For his part, Grandi pointed to the importance of his visit to the governorates of Lattakia and Hama and his knowledge of the damage caused by the earthquake, stressing readiness to provide support to the operating rooms in the affected governorates, where work and communication takes place with partners and donors in order to increase the resources provided to cover all needs.
Grandi praised the decisions taken by the Syrian government in terms of opening crossings to facilitate the arrival of aid to the northwestern regions, because of their positive impact on work and support.
Minister Makhlouf indicated that the measures taken to counter the effects of the earthquake focused initially on rescue, removal of rubble, provision of health services and shelter, while the structural condition of the damaged buildings is being assessed through engineering teams to take the necessary action according to the condition of each building, indicating that the biggest challenge is securing alternative housing for those affected.
Minister Makhlouf expressed his hope to expand the circle of support provided by the Commission in these circumstances, especially shelter projects, rehabilitate the homes of the affected, infrastructure and the support for livelihoods, thanking the Commission for its urgent response to provide support in the affected governorates. He stressed the continuation of coordination with all partners, including the contribution to setting a joint work program that achieves tangible results.
For his part, Grandi pointed to the importance of his visit to the governorates of Lattakia and Hama and his knowledge of the damage caused by the earthquake, stressing readiness to provide support to the operating rooms in the affected governorates, where work and communication takes place with partners and donors in order to increase the resources provided to cover all needs.
Grandi praised the decisions taken by the Syrian government in terms of opening crossings to facilitate the arrival of aid to the northwestern regions, because of their positive impact on work and support.
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