REPORT ON FLOOD RESPONSE AT NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM- IGSSS

REPORT ON FLOOD RESPONSE AT NORTH LAKHIMPUR, ASSAM

In response to flood at Dhakuakana Block, of North Lakhimpur, IGSSS had distributed water purifier tablets and hygiene kits.

Aquatab distribution details:
Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
17th July 2009
6
339
IGSSS volunteers
18th July 2009
13
1052
ICDS workers
23rd July 2009
30
2 337
ICDS workers
24th July 2009
38
2 877
ICDS workers
TOTAL
87
6,299

AQUATAB DISTRIBUTION TO ICDS ON 18TH JULY 2009

The Aquatab distribution was done through the ICDS workers and IGSSS volunteers at 87 villages covering 6 299 tablets. Each family is given 20 Aqutab (two strips). The distribution was carried out with demonstration on the uses of Aquatab by the IGSSS volunteers. The ICDS workers were instructed to conduct demonstration in their own villages before distribution of Aquatab. IGSSS have developed a questioner to assess uses of material distribution including the Aquatab.


Hygiene kits distribution: 1. Bucket 20 ltr with lid, 2.Mug 1 ltr 3. Sanitary Markin cloth 3 mtrs, 4. Bath soap 90gm 2 pcs, 5. Detergent soap 90gm 2 pcs.

Date of distribution
Total villages
Total h/h
Distributed by
19th July 2009
9 villages
640
IGSSS volunteers
20th July 2009
7 Villages
335
IGSSS volunteers
23rd July 2009
1 villages
17
IGSSS volunteers
Total
17 villages
992


IGSSS distributed hygiene kits for 992 families in 17 villages that were affected by 1st July 2009 flood at Dhakuakana Block, in North Lakhimpur District. The distribution was done at Dharamsala, Dhakuakana town on 19th, 20th and 23rd July 2009.


Hygiene kits and water storage distribution on 20th July 2009