Government House, 8 Oct. - "Warawut" revealed that the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has paid flood relief money to the northern region totaling more than 3.8 million baht. He also advised that if flooding is expected in the future, people should prepare Go-Bag bags and can grab them immediately in case of an emergency. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), said about the flood situation in the northern region that the MSDHS in Chiang Mai has 53 temporary shelters. MSDHS officers have been mobilized at 3 locations: the Chiang Mai Operations Center, the San Phisuea Community Shelter, and the Rajaprajanugroh School Shelter. They have also helped set up a central kitchen at the Wiang Ping Children's Shelter and provided relief bags to the public. They are also helping to track down the relatives of a 71-year-old grandmother who passed away, who will be provided assistance in accordance with the MSDHS's procedures. Meanwhile, 63 Social Developme nt and Human Security officials from 12 agencies have been affected, with four agencies in Chiang Mai already flooded: the Highland People's Development Center, two Homeless Protection Centers, and the Elderly Care Center, which were flooded 1-1.2 meters. Mr. Varawut also left a message for the public and government officials that in the future, if there is a high volume of water, please prepare a go bag or emergency bag like in the movies, which contains dry food, common medicine, a flashlight, various items needed in an emergency, cash, and official documents. In the event of an emergency, you can grab the bag. As for the acceleration of the disbursement of flood relief funds by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, which has ordered disbursement within three days, more than 200 people have already received 3.8 million baht in funds, and permission has been granted to reduce the principal and interest for members of the Community Development Institute, or PDI, who have been paying off the ir homes for three months. -317 - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency
