2010-03-01 12:15:47
WAM Abu Dhabi, March. 1st, 2010 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Chairman of Red Crescent Authority (RCA), has ordered the authority to provide rapid aid to families hit by recent rains at Al Qua area.

H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Ahmed Al Qimzi, Secretary-General of the RCA said that the authority has intensified its efforts to provide immediate help through its branch in Al Ain and "Al Qua" office for the distribution of essential aid that include tents, blankets and food parcels to meet the urgent needs of about 200 families in the region.

He pointed out that preliminary reports suggest that some houses damaged as a result of strong winds and rain requires immediate rehabilitation.

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