Flooding of December

 December 1: Even this year, flooding did not spare Shkodra and villages around it. The bad weather and heavy rain of these days obliged thousands of people to abandon their houses half or completely covered by water. Along with the state structures and the police, Malteser Albania, part of the Emergency Committee Shkodra District, has been put on alert to assist the flooded inhabitants, particularly the Roma and Egyptian Communities affected by the disaster. All together we can do something, however small, to help the other in need.

 

December 5: During these difficult days for all flooded areas, thousands of families have remained isolated from the water, not having the opportunity to be supplied even with the basic foods. Among others, Malteser Albania supports families of Roma and Egyptian Community in the “Tejbunë”, offering bread and water to about 95 isolated families.

 

December 7: Every day, there are families being evacuated, leaving behind their houses now uninhabitable due to flooding. They are sheltered in dormitories, reception centers or even in hotels. The numerous families of the Roma Community were evacuated at the reception center in Rrenc. Malteser Albania has helped them with food packages.

 

December 9: Another flooded neighborhood, unprepared to be faced with the multiple consequences of the heavy rain and water which every day raises its level, entering inside the houses and impeding the movement of the people. At the request of the Municipality, Malteser Albania is already fulfilling its duty in the neighborhood of “Livade” to support its people with food packages.

 

 December 11: the Structures of Emergency stay on alert close to the Prefecture to assist people in need. Obviously with them is unified the CP structure of Malteser Albania.

 

December 18: Anyone who knows the suffering and misfortune, having pain in his heart, has joined to help the people of Shkodra and the surrounding villages in this emergency situation in which they are found. Between them, German Nuns in Fushë-Arrëz, provide for Malteser Albania food materials for people in need, in families or in evacuation centers. Many thanks from Malteser Albania and beneficiaries

 

December 18: Malteser asked another collaboration, that of CISOM – Italian Rescue Corps (Corpo Italiano di Soccorso, Ordine di Malta CISOM). Their readiness makes them immediately respond to this request. Two CISOM volunteers with a van with food and hygiene aid traveled to Shkodra. Malteser Albania is very grateful to CISOM, to its director Dr. Mauro Casinghini, for this willingness to assist families affected by floods. Recognition is a sign of thanksgiving; it may seem little, but expresses a lot.

 

 December 19: In the environments of Malteser Albania office, its staff and volunteers along with the two CISOM volunteers prepare food and hygiene packages for families in need. The prepared packages consist on materials brought by the Nuns of Fushë-Arrëz, CISOM and Malteser.

 

December 20: Another neighborhood affected by the floods is “Iliria.” The two CISOM volunteers, together with Malteser Albania volunteers are headed to this neighborhood to help the affected families distributing about 100 food and hygiene packages