August 6, 2024

Press release – Assistance for coping with the consequences from the fires that affected our country

Dear,

The Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia is actively involved in the operation for coping with the fires in the country. With the support of the mobile teams, the Red Cross provides logistical support for the teams, institutions and citizens engaged in extinguishing the fires.

During the field activities, 200 food parcels, 200 hygiene parcels, and 20 tons of water were distributed to the firefighting forces in the affected regions. Tanks have been installed – systems for filling helicopters with water, which shortens the time for extinguishing fires, with a total capacity of 8,000 liters with constant replenishment, served by teams of the Red Cross of RNM and teams from local self-governments in the respective regions.

The Red Cross of RNM opened SOS telephone lines for psychological first assistance (PFA) for the population affected by the fires. PFA is provided by trained Red Cross volunteers. Any interested person affected by the fires can ask questions and receive answers and advice on how to cope with the situation that threatens the well-being of citizens. Open telephone lines for psychological first aid:

  • Skopje region 072 271-048
  • Pelagonija region 047 236-019
  • Southwest and Polog region 072 239-051 and 072 239-077
  • Eastern, northeastern and southeastern region 071 223-691
  • Vardar region 043 231-537

All interested legal entities and citizens can donate money as follows:

  • Deposits on the account of the Solidarity Fund of the Red Cross of RNM: 300000001327966, tax number: 4030984271620 AD Komercijalna banka with indication: assistance for coping with the consequences from the fires.
  • 100 denar donation by dialing the telephone number 143 400 of Makedonski Telekom and A1.
  • For donations of funds in foreign currency:

NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION: RED CROSS OF THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

BANK NAME: KOMERCIJALNA BANKA AD SKOPJE

BANK ADDRESS: UL. ORCE NIKOLOV NO.3, 1000 SKOPJE, MACEDONIA

BANK ACCOUNT: 300000000000133 25730522-11

SWIFT CODE: KOBSMK2X

IBAN CODE: MK07300701000001228

 

The Red Cross of RNM expresses sincere gratitude for support of the companies that took part in the humanitarian action.

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