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Sharjah Emergency and Crisis Team orders steps to attend to urgent aid requests by affected families

Apr 23, 2024

Sharjah [UAE], April 23: The Local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has directed the Sharjah Social Services Department to attend to the urgent requests of the families stuck at home as a result of the exceptional circumstances resulting from the weather conditions that the country has recently experienced.The team has directed the Department to receive requests via the WhatsApp application on the number 065015161 and contact the affected families so that urgent measures can be taken to help them accordingly.
The Team, in cooperation with various authorities in the emirate, has been constantly working to provide immediate solutions and take urgent and effective measures to ease the situation brought on by the unprecedented weather and ensure the safety and security of all individuals in the Emirate.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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