MIRI: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department units in flood red-alert zones are on 24-hour standby to carry out emergency evacuations. “Bomba units are on standby at all times to facilitate emergency evacuations at short notice,” he said, adding that they would be on high alert for flash floods in places like Taman Tunku. Bomba personnel helping flood victims leave their settlements. Those evacuated are being given shelter at 20 flood relief centres near their homes until the waters subside. Aside from Bomba, civil defence and Rela units, teams from the Welfare Department and Red Crescent are also helping in flood relief operations.

Source: The Star February 07, 2018 02:03 UTC