Bulgarian Red Cross helps earthquake-affected people in Albania

The Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) is in constant contact with the Albanian Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Albanian Red Cross teams provide first aid and psychological support to the victims of Durres and Tuman, which are the most affected areas of the earthquake, the BRC said on November 27.

For the needs of the people affected by the earthquake, the Bulgarian Red Cross provides, through the Albanian Red Cross, essential items from its reserve for response in the vent of disasters, some of which are from the joint disaster reserve with the Turkish Red Crescent:

Woolen blankets - 1000 pcs.

Family tents - 100 pcs.

Bedding sets / sheets - 1000 pcs.

Pillows - 1000 pcs.

Family hygiene packages - 100 pcs.

The BRC continues to monitor the situation in Albania and, if necessary, is ready to further assist and send search and rescue teams with dogs from the Mountain Rescue Service.

The humanitarian aid provided by the BRC will be transported to Albania along with the aid granted by the Bulgarian state to express solidarity with those in need of support in the Republic of Albania.