Photo: Civil Defence Commission (CDC) Guyana Continued from previous page The information shown below was taken from CDEMA’s Situation Report No. 1 – Hinterland Flooding, Guyana, dated June 10th, 2021: • The rainfall total for May in Guyana was recorded at 607.7 mm (23.9 inches). It is the second highest rainfall total for the month of May since 1981 • Rainfall forecasts suggest that above-normal rainfall can be expected throughout Guyana during the period June to August, 2021 • Flooding remains a concern for at least June into mid-July especially in areas that are already under water and mudslides are a concern over hilly areas • The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in Guyana continues to give direct support in shelter management, evacuation and relief distribution in Kwakwani (Region 10) where excessively high water levels are being experienced, almost fully covering homes in some instances. Technical teams continue to give support in Region 7. • The CDC recommended that the situation be classified as a Level 2 Event. In the case of a Level 2 Event, the national capacity to respond is not overwhelmed but some external assistance is required and being sought through CDEMA’s Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) to augment efforts to effectively protect lives, livelihoods and the environment SOME OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CIVIL DEFENCE COMMISSION (CDC) IN GUYANA: • Advised the President that the country was at Level 2 with regard to the flood situation • Continued to manage shelter operations in Region 10 at Kwakwani including the establishment of an additional shelter at Hururu • Continued on-the-ground support and assessments in Upper Mazaruni in Region 7 • Continued to engage CDEMA, other regional and international stakeholders for support to national flood response. Engaged with the local private sector to source and distribute Relief supplies • Provided support to RDC of Region 2 and 5 in the establishment of emergency shelters in the Pomeroon River and at Gordon Table respectively • Kept the public updated through regular Press releases, interviews and alerts • Provided technical support to the Regional Emergency Response System • Continued to acquire financial support and relief supplies from the Private Sector, NGOs and private citizens • Director General of the CDC formed part of a team that visited flood affected villages in Region 6 to assess flood levels and residents’ needs GOING FORWARD • The CDC will work with local government organisations to ensure that timely assessments and responses are done in keeping with the processes set out in the Regional DRM Plans. • Engage with strategic partners to address key emergency concerns in communities. Continues on next page 12
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