At least 200 companies closed due to flooding in Sucre

• The president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the entity, Abelardo Kasabdji, warned that in Cumanacoa crops and machinery have been lost following the heavy rains that were recorded in the area | Photo: X/@Martell-F

Abelardo Kasabdji, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sucre state, estimated that at least 200 companies have closed due to flooding, a result of the rains that have been recorded in the state in recent days.

He regretted the overflow of the Manzanares RiverMontes de Cumanacoa municipality. The situation began on July 2 following Hurricane Beryl hit the Venezuelan Caribbean. After the rains, more than 25,000 people were affected, six deaths were reported and hundreds of businesses and homes were destroyed.

“We urgently need a helping hand, quickly, on a large scale. We are talking regarding businesses, crops that have been lost, machines (…) the photos speak for themselves,” Kasabdji said in an interview with Union Radio July 9th.

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The president of the Sucre Chamber of Commerce said that the situation “is very serious.” He mentioned that there are people who are living on the streets and are asking for help. He said that the La Fragua sector of Cumanacoa was 100% devastated due to the floods.

Kasabdji thanked both the public authorities for creating a Single Authority to deal with this affected area, as well as the businessmen who have donated basic supplies, such as water and mattresses for those affected.

He also explained that the Chamber of Commerce of Cumaná set up a collection center to store the donations. The non-governmental organization (NGO) Caritas of Venezuela and churches also participated in this initiative.

Kasabdji called on the national executive to install at least 200 drinking water tanks throughout the affected territory.

Where to deliver donations for those affected in Cumanacoa

The Chacao Mayor’s Office has set up a collection center in Plaza de los Palos Grandes to receive supplies and send them to Cumanacoa.

These are other collection centers for donations that will go to the affected area:

-Syrian-Venezuelan Arab Center of Cumaná
-College of Public Accountants of Sucre
-Law School
-Organization of clowns from the Doctor Sonrisa hospital on El Mangle street in the El Bosque de Cumaná urbanization.
-Cumaná Cathedral
-Minor Basilica of Saint Agnes
-The Santa Rosa de Lima dining room.

Following the overflow of the Manzanares River, several non-governmental organizations and companies activated free services for the affected residents.

Among the services offered by NGOs are free psychological first aid. The initiative is from the Center for Popular Action (CESAP), Psychologists Without Borders Venezuela and the National Humanitarian Action Platform.

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The service is offered through the number 0412-9270304 at the following times:

-Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

-Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

For its part, the state-owned company CANTV announced through its social networks that it will provide its services free of charge to the population of Cumanacao during July and August.

They reported that they will send a team to assist the affected areas and provide Aba Ultra and 100% fiber optic Internet services.

Digitel, for its part, has enabled the option of sending text messages and making calls in Cumanacoa for free until July 6. Meanwhile, the telecommunications company, Movistar, announced that it has made available to its users in Cumanacoa the recharge of a month’s rent so that they can send text messages and make calls.

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