Islamabad, October 25, 2021 (PPI-OT):Humanitarian aid workers from the Pakistan Red Crescent Society have been filmed driving out to support Balochistan residents affected by an earthquake which struck in the early hours of Thursday morning. The quake killed more than 20 people and left hundreds injured.
After the earthquake, PRCS had immediately dispatched ambulances and its team of doctors, paramedics, volunteers as well as women first aiders who took part in the relief operations at Harnai. Four ambulances of the Red Crescent remained engaged in the rescue efforts. The provision of medicines and first aid care to injured persons continued till late night on Thursday.
PRCS also provided relief items to support victims of earthquake. Relief items included blankets, tents, jerry cans, hygiene kits, tarpaulin sheets, sleeping bags and other essential items. In a statement posted to Twitter, the organisation’s chairman Abrar Ul Haq said: “Red Crescent is devotedly active in helping the people in afflicted area, our relief teams are vigorously serving our people in this time of calamity. We are in collaboration with local administration to gauge the needs, more relief packages are on the way.”
Abrar ul Haq lauded the efforts of Disaster Management, Emergency Response, Health, First Aid and volunteers who took part in the relief operations. He directed officials to spare no effort in providing the relief to the victims and stressed upon the need to provide maximum assistance and medical care to the affected families.
For more information, contact:
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
PRCS National Headquarters, H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-300-8508138
Ph: +92-51-9250404-5
Fax: +92-51-9250408
E-mail: hilal@isb.comsats.net.pk
Web: http://www.prcs.org.pk