SIBURAN: Temporary flood evacuation centres (PPS) across Sarawak are being managed under strict standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of evacuees displaced by ongoing flooding.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government had placed strong emphasis on the provision of food, basic facilities, health care and emotional support for evacuees forced to leave their homes.
“We recognise that evacuees are already in distress. When they come to the PPS, our priority is to ease their burden and ensure they are properly taken care of,” he said during a visit to the PPS at Kampung Bugey here today.
Uggah said among the key priorities were ensuring sufficient food supplies, proper sleeping arrangements, clean and functional sanitation facilities, and a safe and hygienic environment at all centres.
He said the State Health Department had also been instructed to carry out health screenings to identify evacuees showing flu symptoms, with those affected to be isolated to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as influenza.
In addition, health authorities were tasked with conducting mosquito fogging at PPS locations to reduce the risk of dengue infections after evacuees return home.
Uggah said all PPS at divisional and district levels had been fully activated to ensure evacuees were managed efficiently and in accordance with established SOP.
He also commended the role of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), noting that their presence had enabled communities – particularly in rural and interior areas – to respond quickly during emergencies.
“These teams allow communities to take early action and manage basic needs while waiting for assistance from official agencies,” he said.
