According a list issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA), the key items required by flood affectees include (these can be sent to nearest PAF bases where arrangements have been made to get these to those in need):
Dried milk for children and families
High nutrition biscuits
Dates
Food packets (tea, sugar, milk powder, vegetable oil, pulses, spices)
Mineral water
Water coolers
Cooking utensils
Footware for children
Mosquito nets
Blankets
Bedspreads
Floor matresses
Soap
Hand towels
Tooth paste
Female sanitary pads
Diapers
Washing power and soap
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Mosquito repellents
Prickly heat powder
Children anti-rash creams
Water purification tablets
Candles and match boxes
Flashlights
The NMDA has also issued a list of assistance required from donors includes:
Boats
Tents
Generators
Water filtration plats
Dewatering pumps
Blankets
Medicines
Medical equipment
Hygiene kits
Non-perishable food items.
As you think of this, my own take would be that it is important to find ways to support the immediate relief needs as well as the longer-range rehabilitation needs, including those related to lost livelihoods and disease.
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