Following recent heavy rainfall that caused significant damage across Puerto Plata, provincial governor Claritza Rochtte Peralta de Senior conducted a comprehensive assessment tour of affected areas in San Felipe de Puerto Plata and Sosúa. The inspection, carried out alongside personnel from the Fire Department and Civil Defense units, focused on evaluating the impact on local communities and coordinating relief efforts.
Governor Rochtte engaged directly with community representatives and residents, gathering firsthand accounts of the most pressing needs while reaffirming the national government’s commitment under President Luis Abinader’s administration. “We have come to listen to the primary needs of those affected,” stated the governor, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to providing rapid responses during emergencies and ensuring community safety and welfare.
In a practical demonstration of this commitment, the provincial government, through the Directorate of Social Assistance and Community Food (DASAC), distributed essential household goods to families whose homes suffered flood damage. The distribution ceremony at the Fabio Rafael González Sports Complex included the provision of beds, stoves, refrigerators, and other vital household appliances to beneficiaries in the Villa Progreso sector, with all assistance coordinated through central government support programs.
The coordinated response highlights the multi-agency approach to disaster management being implemented in the region, combining immediate assessment with tangible support for recovery efforts.