Flood-affected residents of both the Upper and Lower Pomeroon River in Region Two were yesterday issued black tanks with purified water. This was done to ensure that they were not consuming contaminated water which would expose them to serious health issues.
Region Two Vice-Chairman Humace Oodit informed that the Regional Administration had partnered with the Guyana Water Incorporated to ensure that residents had access to potable water.
Oodit noted that in addition to water, cleaning detergents and food hampers were also given to the residents. Meanwhile, residents of the Upper and Lower Pomeroon are bracing for the upcoming high tides.