Following the visit to the mudslide scene in Kwanwa village, the State Minister for Disaster Preparedness ordered the immediate deployment of UPDF personnel to join the ongoing response efforts. During the visit, she delivered and handed over financial support from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, UGX 5 million to each family of the deceased and UGX 1 million to each survivor.
Photos by Uganda Red Cross Society
The Minister also directed all residents at risk to vacate immediately and relocate to a designated holding centre to be established by the URCS in coordination with OPM and local government authorities. The identified site, located at the border between Kween and Bukwo districts (just before Kapkwata Village), will accommodate displaced persons from both districts.
URCS teams will commence the setup of emergency shelters at the site by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, followed by the distribution of essential Non-Food Items. The National Society will take lead in shelter provision, NFI distribution, WASH support, registration, and psychosocial support.
URCS teams, together with the UPDF, will also continue supporting body recovery efforts in Kanwa Village, Bukwo District. Today we also delivered 30 body bags to support the this process.